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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.10, 618.58 and 337.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.10, 618.58 and 337.62 is: 466.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.10 : 618.58 = 337.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.10/618.58 = 337.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.10x = 618.58 × 337.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.10x = 208,844.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,844.98/448.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.07

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