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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.32, 672.61 and 302.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.32, 672.61 and 302.65 is: 454.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.32 : 672.61 = 302.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.32/672.61 = 302.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.32x = 672.61 × 302.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.32x = 203,566.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,566.64/448.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.07

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