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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.32, 672.48 and 311.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.32, 672.48 and 311.04 is: 466.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.32 : 672.48 = 311.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.32/672.48 = 311.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.32x = 672.48 × 311.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.32x = 209,168.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,168.18/448.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.56

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