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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.92, 672.48 and 340.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.92, 672.48 and 340.56 is: 510.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.92 : 672.48 = 340.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.92/672.48 = 340.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.92x = 672.48 × 340.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.92x = 229,019.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,019.79/448.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.16

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