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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.33, 671.27 and 349.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.33, 671.27 and 349.16 is: 522.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.33 : 671.27 = 349.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.33/671.27 = 349.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.33x = 671.27 × 349.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.33x = 234,378.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,378.15/448.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.78

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