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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.89, 674.01 and 358.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.89, 674.01 and 358.31 is: 538.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.89 : 674.01 = 358.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.89/674.01 = 358.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.89x = 674.01 × 358.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.89x = 241,501.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,501.15/448.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.00

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