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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.86, 932.60 and 448.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.86, 932.60 and 448.00 is: 671.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.86 : 932.60 = 448.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.86/932.60 = 448.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.86x = 932.60 × 448.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.86x = 417,803.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,803.59/621.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.87

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