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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.04, 672.96 and 312.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.04, 672.96 and 312.14 is: 467.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.04 : 672.96 = 312.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.04/672.96 = 312.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.04x = 672.96 × 312.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.04x = 210,057.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,057.73/449.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.79

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