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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.14, 673.15 and 205.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.14, 673.15 and 205.33 is: 307.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.14 : 673.15 = 205.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.14/673.15 = 205.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.14x = 673.15 × 205.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.14x = 138,217.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,217.89/449.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.74

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