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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.43, 672.74 and 403.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.43, 672.74 and 403.07 is: 604.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.43 : 672.74 = 403.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.43/672.74 = 403.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.43x = 672.74 × 403.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.43x = 271,155.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,155.93/448.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.69

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