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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.62, 673.14 and 275.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.62, 673.14 and 275.43 is: 413.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.62 : 673.14 = 275.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.62/673.14 = 275.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.62x = 673.14 × 275.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.62x = 185,402.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,402.95/448.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.27

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