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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.86, 673.14 and 275.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.86, 673.14 and 275.52 is: 413.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.86 : 673.14 = 275.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.86/673.14 = 275.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.86x = 673.14 × 275.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.86x = 185,463.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,463.53/448.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.19

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