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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.86, 673.52 and 326.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.86, 673.52 and 326.47 is: 489.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.86 : 673.52 = 326.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.86/673.52 = 326.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.86x = 673.52 × 326.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.86x = 219,884.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,884.07/448.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.87

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