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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.10, 673.74 and 205.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.10, 673.74 and 205.70 is: 308.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.10 : 673.74 = 205.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.10/673.74 = 205.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.10x = 673.74 × 205.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.10x = 138,584.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,584.95/449.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.58

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