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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.39, 671.10 and 283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.39, 671.10 and 283.96 is: 425.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.39 : 671.10 = 283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.39/671.10 = 283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.39x = 671.10 × 283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.39x = 190,565.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,565.56/448.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.00

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