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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.64, 672 and 443.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.64, 672 and 443.72 is: 664.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.64 : 672 = 443.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.64/672 = 443.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.64x = 672 × 443.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.64x = 298,179.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,179.84/448.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.63

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