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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.28, 673.66 and 419.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.28, 673.66 and 419.12 is: 629.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.28 : 673.66 = 419.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.28/673.66 = 419.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.28x = 673.66 × 419.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.28x = 282,344.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,344.38/448.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.84

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