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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.32, 900.16 and 448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.32, 900.16 and 448 is: 671.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.32 : 900.16 = 448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.32/900.16 = 448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.32x = 900.16 × 448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.32x = 403,271.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,271.68/600.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.76

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