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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.08, 672.66 and 303.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.08, 672.66 and 303.36 is: 455.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.08 : 672.66 = 303.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.08/672.66 = 303.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.08x = 672.66 × 303.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.08x = 204,058.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,058.14/448.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.41

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