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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.54, 671.10 and 311.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.54, 671.10 and 311.84 is: 466.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.54 : 671.10 = 311.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.54/671.10 = 311.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.54x = 671.10 × 311.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.54x = 209,275.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,275.82/448.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.57

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