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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 571.05, 854.46 and 448.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 571.05, 854.46 and 448.02 is: 670.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    571.05 : 854.46 = 448.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    571.05/854.46 = 448.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    571.05x = 854.46 × 448.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    571.05x = 382,815.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,815.17/571.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.37

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