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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.19, 673.74 and 152.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.19, 673.74 and 152.70 is: 229.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.19 : 673.74 = 152.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.19/673.74 = 152.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.19x = 673.74 × 152.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.19x = 102,880.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,880.10/449.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.03

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