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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.76, 672.84 and 339

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.76, 672.84 and 339 is: 508.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.76 : 672.84 = 339 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.76/672.84 = 339/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.76x = 672.84 × 339
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.76x = 228,092.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,092.76/448.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.27

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