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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.16, 673.65 and 140.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.16, 673.65 and 140.97 is: 211.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.16 : 673.65 = 140.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.16/673.65 = 140.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.16x = 673.65 × 140.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.16x = 94,964.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,964.44/449.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.43

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