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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.06, 674.01 and 243.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.06, 674.01 and 243.80 is: 365.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.06 : 674.01 = 243.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.06/674.01 = 243.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.06x = 674.01 × 243.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.06x = 164,323.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,323.64/449.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.93

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