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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.19, 673.71 and 124.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.19, 673.71 and 124.47 is: 186.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.19 : 673.71 = 124.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.19/673.71 = 124.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.19x = 673.71 × 124.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.19x = 83,856.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,856.68/449.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.68

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