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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.16, 673.16 and 294.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.16, 673.16 and 294.30 is: 442.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.16 : 673.16 = 294.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.16/673.16 = 294.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.16x = 673.16 × 294.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.16x = 198,109.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,109.52/448.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.06

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