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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.97, 674.26 and 205.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.97, 674.26 and 205.97 is: 309.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.97 : 674.26 = 205.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.97/674.26 = 205.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.97x = 674.26 × 205.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.97x = 138,873.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,873.45/448.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.32

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