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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.11, 674.28 and 327.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.11, 674.28 and 327.32 is: 491.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.11 : 674.28 = 327.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.11/674.28 = 327.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.11x = 674.28 × 327.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.11x = 220,701.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,701.96/449.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.42

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