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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.04, 672.06 and 265.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.04, 672.06 and 265.64 is: 398.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.04 : 672.06 = 265.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.04/672.06 = 265.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.04x = 672.06 × 265.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.04x = 178,526.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,526.02/448.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.46

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