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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.92, 672.75 and 311.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.92, 672.75 and 311.76 is: 467.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.92 : 672.75 = 311.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.92/672.75 = 311.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.92x = 672.75 × 311.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.92x = 209,736.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,736.54/448.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.20

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