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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.07, 995.72 and 448.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.07, 995.72 and 448.26 is: 671.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.07 : 995.72 = 448.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.07/995.72 = 448.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.07x = 995.72 × 448.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.07x = 446,339.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,339.21/665.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.12

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