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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.09, 673.77 and 140.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.09, 673.77 and 140.95 is: 211.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.09 : 673.77 = 140.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.09/673.77 = 140.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.09x = 673.77 × 140.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.09x = 94,963.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,963.81/449.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.46

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