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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.16, 672.16 and 404.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.16, 672.16 and 404.24 is: 604.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.16 : 672.16 = 404.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.16/672.16 = 404.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.16x = 672.16 × 404.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.16x = 271,713.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,713.96/449.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.94

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