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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.44, 671.24 and 326.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.44, 671.24 and 326.66 is: 488.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.44 : 671.24 = 326.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.44/671.24 = 326.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.44x = 671.24 × 326.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.44x = 219,267.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,267.26/448.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.96

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