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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.83, 673.01 and 263.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.83, 673.01 and 263.80 is: 395.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.83 : 673.01 = 263.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.83/673.01 = 263.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.83x = 673.01 × 263.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.83x = 177,537.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,537.04/448.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.56

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