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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.94, 673.07 and 275.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.94, 673.07 and 275.42 is: 412.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.94 : 673.07 = 275.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.94/673.07 = 275.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.94x = 673.07 × 275.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.94x = 185,372.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,372.20/448.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.92

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