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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.89, 673.52 and 275.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.89, 673.52 and 275.57 is: 413.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.89 : 673.52 = 275.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.89/673.52 = 275.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.89x = 673.52 × 275.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.89x = 185,597.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,597.16/448.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.46

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