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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.21, 674.07 and 175.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.21, 674.07 and 175.32 is: 263.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.21 : 674.07 = 175.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.21/674.07 = 175.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.21x = 674.07 × 175.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.21x = 118,177.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,177.95/449.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.08

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