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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.61, 673.41 and 275.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.61, 673.41 and 275.77 is: 413.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.61 : 673.41 = 275.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.61/673.41 = 275.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.61x = 673.41 × 275.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.61x = 185,708.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,708.15/448.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.97

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