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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.21, 674.58 and 276.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.21, 674.58 and 276.89 is: 415.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.21 : 674.58 = 276.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.21/674.58 = 276.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.21x = 674.58 × 276.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.21x = 186,781.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,781.08/449.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.80

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