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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.92, 672.44 and 302.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.92, 672.44 and 302.18 is: 452.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.92 : 672.44 = 302.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.92/672.44 = 302.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.92x = 672.44 × 302.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.92x = 203,193.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,193.05/448.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.63

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