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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.07, 672.39 and 357.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.07, 672.39 and 357.54 is: 535.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.07 : 672.39 = 357.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.07/672.39 = 357.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.07x = 672.39 × 357.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.07x = 240,406.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,406.32/449.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.34

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