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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448, 671.04 and 326.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448, 671.04 and 326.48 is: 489.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448 : 671.04 = 326.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448/671.04 = 326.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448x = 671.04 × 326.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448x = 219,081.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,081.14/448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.02

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