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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.54, 673.85 and 266.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.54, 673.85 and 266.07 is: 399.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.54 : 673.85 = 266.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.54/673.85 = 266.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.54x = 673.85 × 266.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.54x = 179,291.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,291.27/448.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.72

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