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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.29, 671.07 and 325.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.29, 671.07 and 325.74 is: 487.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.29 : 671.07 = 325.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.29/671.07 = 325.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.29x = 671.07 × 325.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.29x = 218,594.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,594.34/448.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.62

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