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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.77, 673.02 and 294.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.77, 673.02 and 294.69 is: 441.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.77 : 673.02 = 294.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.77/673.02 = 294.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.77x = 673.02 × 294.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.77x = 198,332.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,332.26/448.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.95

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