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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.02, 671.52 and 340.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.02, 671.52 and 340.29 is: 510.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.02 : 671.52 = 340.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.02/671.52 = 340.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.02x = 671.52 × 340.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.02x = 228,511.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,511.54/448.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.05

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