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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.92, 673.38 and 293.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.92, 673.38 and 293.10 is: 439.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.92 : 673.38 = 293.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.92/673.38 = 293.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.92x = 673.38 × 293.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.92x = 197,367.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,367.68/448.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.65

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