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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.04, 618.90 and 360.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.04, 618.90 and 360.52 is: 498.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.04 : 618.90 = 360.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.04/618.90 = 360.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.04x = 618.90 × 360.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.04x = 223,125.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,125.83/448.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.00

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