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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.13, 672.44 and 304.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.13, 672.44 and 304.59 is: 456.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.13 : 672.44 = 304.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.13/672.44 = 304.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.13x = 672.44 × 304.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.13x = 204,816.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,816.98/449.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.03

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