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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.76, 673.08 and 232.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.76, 673.08 and 232.28 is: 348.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.76 : 673.08 = 232.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.76/673.08 = 232.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.76x = 673.08 × 232.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.76x = 156,343.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,343.02/448.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.39

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