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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.12, 668.93 and 441.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.12, 668.93 and 441.64 is: 659.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.12 : 668.93 = 441.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.12/668.93 = 441.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.12x = 668.93 × 441.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.12x = 295,426.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,426.25/448.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.26

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