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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.14, 673.72 and 204.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.14, 673.72 and 204.92 is: 307.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.14 : 673.72 = 204.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.14/673.72 = 204.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.14x = 673.72 × 204.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.14x = 138,058.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,058.70/449.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.38

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