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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.22, 670.70 and 437.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.22, 670.70 and 437.42 is: 654.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.22 : 670.70 = 437.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.22/670.70 = 437.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.22x = 670.70 × 437.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.22x = 293,377.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,377.59/448.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.54

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