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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.11, 672.45 and 318.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.11, 672.45 and 318.58 is: 477.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.11 : 672.45 = 318.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.11/672.45 = 318.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.11x = 672.45 × 318.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.11x = 214,227.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,227.53/449.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.00

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