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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.15, 674.12 and 294.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.15, 674.12 and 294.64 is: 442.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.15 : 674.12 = 294.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.15/674.12 = 294.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.15x = 674.12 × 294.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.15x = 198,621.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,621.77/449.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.22

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