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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.24, 672 and 303.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.24, 672 and 303.88 is: 455.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.24 : 672 = 303.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.24/672 = 303.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.24x = 672 × 303.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.24x = 204,207.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,207.36/448.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.58

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