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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.10, 683.40 and 448.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.10, 683.40 and 448.32 is: 673.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.10 : 683.40 = 448.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.10/683.40 = 448.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.10x = 683.40 × 448.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.10x = 306,381.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,381.89/455.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.22

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