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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.15, 672.23 and 326.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.15, 672.23 and 326.65 is: 489.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.15 : 672.23 = 326.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.15/672.23 = 326.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.15x = 672.23 × 326.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.15x = 219,582.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,582.30/448.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.98

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