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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.22, 671.38 and 374.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.22, 671.38 and 374.92 is: 561.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.22 : 671.38 = 374.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.22/671.38 = 374.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.22x = 671.38 × 374.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.22x = 251,713.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,713.79/448.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.59

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