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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.21, 673.85 and 395.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.21, 673.85 and 395.48 is: 593.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.21 : 673.85 = 395.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.21/673.85 = 395.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.21x = 673.85 × 395.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.21x = 266,494.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,494.20/449.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.25

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