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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.29, 673.02 and 357.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.29, 673.02 and 357.08 is: 536.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.29 : 673.02 = 357.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.29/673.02 = 357.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.29x = 673.02 × 357.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.29x = 240,318.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,318.62/448.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.08

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