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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.61, 673.65 and 338.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.61, 673.65 and 338.92 is: 508.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.61 : 673.65 = 338.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.61/673.65 = 338.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.61x = 673.65 × 338.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.61x = 228,311.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,311.77/448.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.94

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