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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449, 671.58 and 356.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449, 671.58 and 356.84 is: 533.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449 : 671.58 = 356.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449/671.58 = 356.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449x = 671.58 × 356.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449x = 239,646.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,646.61/449
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.73

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