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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.92, 670.47 and 423.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.92, 670.47 and 423.96 is: 633.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.92 : 670.47 = 423.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.92/670.47 = 423.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.92x = 670.47 × 423.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.92x = 284,252.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,252.46/448.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.19

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