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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.06, 673.63 and 218.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.06, 673.63 and 218.05 is: 327.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.06 : 673.63 = 218.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.06/673.63 = 218.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.06x = 673.63 × 218.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.06x = 146,882.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,882.79/449.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.09

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