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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.11, 673.07 and 419.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.11, 673.07 and 419.87 is: 629.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.11 : 673.07 = 419.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.11/673.07 = 419.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.11x = 673.07 × 419.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.11x = 282,601.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,601.48/449.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.25

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