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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.16, 690.48 and 448.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.16, 690.48 and 448.92 is: 672.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.16 : 690.48 = 448.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.16/690.48 = 448.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.16x = 690.48 × 448.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.16x = 309,970.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,970.28/461.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.15

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