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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.03, 672.77 and 312.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.03, 672.77 and 312.17 is: 467.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.03 : 672.77 = 312.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.03/672.77 = 312.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.03x = 672.77 × 312.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.03x = 210,013.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,013.69/449.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.71

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