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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.85, 673.23 and 267.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.85, 673.23 and 267.39 is: 401.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.85 : 673.23 = 267.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.85/673.23 = 267.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.85x = 673.23 × 267.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.85x = 180,014.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,014.97/448.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.06

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