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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.08, 673 and 395.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.08, 673 and 395.60 is: 592.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.08 : 673 = 395.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.08/673 = 395.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.08x = 673 × 395.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.08x = 266,238.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,238.80/449.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.85

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