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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.68, 671.64 and 326.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.68, 671.64 and 326.91 is: 489.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.68 : 671.64 = 326.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.68/671.64 = 326.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.68x = 671.64 × 326.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.68x = 219,565.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,565.83/448.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.36

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