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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.08, 672.18 and 440.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.08, 672.18 and 440.04 is: 660.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.08 : 672.18 = 440.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.08/672.18 = 440.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.08x = 672.18 × 440.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.08x = 295,786.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,786.09/448.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.12

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