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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.01, 672.80 and 326.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.01, 672.80 and 326.97 is: 489.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.01 : 672.80 = 326.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.01/672.80 = 326.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.01x = 672.80 × 326.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.01x = 219,983.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,983.78/449.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.93

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