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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.17, 671.97 and 356.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.17, 671.97 and 356.91 is: 533.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.17 : 671.97 = 356.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.17/671.97 = 356.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.17x = 671.97 × 356.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.17x = 239,830.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,830.63/449.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.94

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