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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.17, 673.89 and 141.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.17, 673.89 and 141.06 is: 211.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.17 : 673.89 = 141.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.17/673.89 = 141.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.17x = 673.89 × 141.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.17x = 95,061.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,061.71/449.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.64

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