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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.11, 673.52 and 217.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.11, 673.52 and 217.85 is: 326.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.11 : 673.52 = 217.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.11/673.52 = 217.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.11x = 673.52 × 217.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.11x = 146,726.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,726.33/449.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.70

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