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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.22, 672.80 and 327.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.22, 672.80 and 327.18 is: 490.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.22 : 672.80 = 327.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.22/672.80 = 327.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.22x = 672.80 × 327.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.22x = 220,126.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,126.70/449.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.02

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