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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.05, 672.08 and 310.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.05, 672.08 and 310.96 is: 466.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.05 : 672.08 = 310.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.05/672.08 = 310.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.05x = 672.08 × 310.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.05x = 208,986.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,986.76/448.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.44

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