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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.01, 671.10 and 264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.01, 671.10 and 264.96 is: 396.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.01 : 671.10 = 264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.01/671.10 = 264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.01x = 671.10 × 264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.01x = 177,814.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,814.66/448.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.90

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