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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.44, 671.18 and 339.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.44, 671.18 and 339.63 is: 508.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.44 : 671.18 = 339.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.44/671.18 = 339.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.44x = 671.18 × 339.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.44x = 227,951.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,951.17/448.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.32

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