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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.94, 673.38 and 418.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.94, 673.38 and 418.88 is: 628.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.94 : 673.38 = 418.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.94/673.38 = 418.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.94x = 673.38 × 418.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.94x = 282,065.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,065.41/448.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.29

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