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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.03, 670.36 and 311.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.03, 670.36 and 311.34 is: 465.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.03 : 670.36 = 311.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.03/670.36 = 311.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.03x = 670.36 × 311.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.03x = 208,709.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,709.88/448.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.84

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