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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.10, 672.17 and 365.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.10, 672.17 and 365.73 is: 548.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.10 : 672.17 = 365.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.10/672.17 = 365.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.10x = 672.17 × 365.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.10x = 245,832.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,832.73/448.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.61

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