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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.47, 673.17 and 325.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.47, 673.17 and 325.22 is: 488.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.47 : 673.17 = 325.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.47/673.17 = 325.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.47x = 673.17 × 325.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.47x = 218,924.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,924.98/448.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.16

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