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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.04, 670.92 and 291.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.04, 670.92 and 291.44 is: 436.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.04 : 670.92 = 291.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.04/670.92 = 291.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.04x = 670.92 × 291.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.04x = 195,532.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,532.92/448.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.42

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