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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.04, 672.19 and 399.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.04, 672.19 and 399.63 is: 599.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.04 : 672.19 = 399.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.04/672.19 = 399.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.04x = 672.19 × 399.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.04x = 268,627.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,627.29/448.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.56

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