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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.22, 672.83 and 293.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.22, 672.83 and 293.81 is: 441.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.22 : 672.83 = 293.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.22/672.83 = 293.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.22x = 672.83 × 293.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.22x = 197,679.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,679.35/448.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.04

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