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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.81, 671.79 and 325.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.81, 671.79 and 325.00 is: 486.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.81 : 671.79 = 325.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.81/671.79 = 325.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.81x = 671.79 × 325.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.81x = 218,328.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,328.39/448.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.46

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