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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.23, 671.13 and 283.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.23, 671.13 and 283.26 is: 424.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.23 : 671.13 = 283.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.23/671.13 = 283.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.23x = 671.13 × 283.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.23x = 190,104.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,104.28/448.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.12

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