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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.13, 673.88 and 205.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.13, 673.88 and 205.41 is: 308.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.13 : 673.88 = 205.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.13/673.88 = 205.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.13x = 673.88 × 205.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.13x = 138,420.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,420.66/449.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.20

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