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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.01, 672.83 and 345.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.01, 672.83 and 345.55 is: 518.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.01 : 672.83 = 345.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.01/672.83 = 345.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.01x = 672.83 × 345.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.01x = 232,496.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,496.41/448.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.95

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