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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.03, 776.07 and 448.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.03, 776.07 and 448.77 is: 672.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.03 : 776.07 = 448.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.03/776.07 = 448.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.03x = 776.07 × 448.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.03x = 348,279.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,279.84/518.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 672.32

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