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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.04, 618.50 and 337.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.04, 618.50 and 337.55 is: 465.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.04 : 618.50 = 337.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.04/618.50 = 337.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.04x = 618.50 × 337.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.04x = 208,777.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,777.07/448.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.98

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