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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.27, 672.71 and 444.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.27, 672.71 and 444.85 is: 667.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.27 : 672.71 = 444.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.27/672.71 = 444.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.27x = 672.71 × 444.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.27x = 299,251.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,251.14/448.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.57

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