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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.04, 864.48 and 448.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.04, 864.48 and 448.16 is: 671.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.04 : 864.48 = 448.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.04/864.48 = 448.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.04x = 864.48 × 448.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.04x = 387,425.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,425.36/577.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.40

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