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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.67, 671.92 and 311.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.67, 671.92 and 311.33 is: 466.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.67 : 671.92 = 311.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.67/671.92 = 311.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.67x = 671.92 × 311.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.67x = 209,188.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,188.85/448.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.24

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