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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.75, 674.03 and 345.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.75, 674.03 and 345.68 is: 519.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.75 : 674.03 = 345.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.75/674.03 = 345.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.75x = 674.03 × 345.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.75x = 232,998.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,998.69/448.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.22

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