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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.12, 673.61 and 124.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.12, 673.61 and 124.52 is: 186.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.12 : 673.61 = 124.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.12/673.61 = 124.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.12x = 673.61 × 124.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.12x = 83,873.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,873.93/449.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.75

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