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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.04, 670.30 and 387.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.04, 670.30 and 387.84 is: 580.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.04 : 670.30 = 387.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.04/670.30 = 387.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.04x = 670.30 × 387.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.04x = 259,969.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,969.15/448.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.24

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