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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.97, 673.58 and 205.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.97, 673.58 and 205.70 is: 308.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.97 : 673.58 = 205.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.97/673.58 = 205.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.97x = 673.58 × 205.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.97x = 138,552.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,552.55/448.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.60

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