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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.07, 672.37 and 294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.07, 672.37 and 294.44 is: 441.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.07 : 672.37 = 294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.07/672.37 = 294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.07x = 672.37 × 294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.07x = 197,968.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,968.52/448.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.83

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