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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.54, 672.52 and 294.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.54, 672.52 and 294.28 is: 441.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.54 : 672.52 = 294.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.54/672.52 = 294.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.54x = 672.52 × 294.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.54x = 197,909.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,909.19/448.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.23

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