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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.09, 673.28 and 205.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.09, 673.28 and 205.55 is: 308.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.09 : 673.28 = 205.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.09/673.28 = 205.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.09x = 673.28 × 205.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.09x = 138,392.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,392.70/449.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.16

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