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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.29, 671.59 and 293.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.29, 671.59 and 293.67 is: 439.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.29 : 671.59 = 293.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.29/671.59 = 293.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.29x = 671.59 × 293.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.29x = 197,225.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,225.84/448.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.95

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