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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.07, 672.18 and 294.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.07, 672.18 and 294.63 is: 441.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.07 : 672.18 = 294.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.07/672.18 = 294.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.07x = 672.18 × 294.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.07x = 198,044.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,044.39/449.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.01

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