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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.11, 673.23 and 140.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.11, 673.23 and 140.75 is: 210.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.11 : 673.23 = 140.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.11/673.23 = 140.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.11x = 673.23 × 140.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.11x = 94,755.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,755.28/449.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.98

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