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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.73, 1,990.15 and 449.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.73, 1,990.15 and 449.25 is: 673.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.73 : 1,990.15 = 449.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.73/1,990.15 = 449.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.73x = 1,990.15 × 449.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.73x = 894,074.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,074.89/1,326.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.89

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