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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.62, 673.20 and 341.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.62, 673.20 and 341.10 is: 511.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.62 : 673.20 = 341.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.62/673.20 = 341.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.62x = 673.20 × 341.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.62x = 229,628.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,628.52/448.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.86

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