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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.95, 673.41 and 327.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.95, 673.41 and 327.45 is: 491.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.95 : 673.41 = 327.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.95/673.41 = 327.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.95x = 673.41 × 327.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.95x = 220,508.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,508.10/448.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.16

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