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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.94, 672.91 and 243.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.94, 672.91 and 243.41 is: 364.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.94 : 672.91 = 243.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.94/672.91 = 243.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.94x = 672.91 × 243.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.94x = 163,789.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,789.05/448.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.83

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