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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.23, 673.64 and 264.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.23, 673.64 and 264.22 is: 396.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.23 : 673.64 = 264.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.23/673.64 = 264.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.23x = 673.64 × 264.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.23x = 177,989.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,989.16/449.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.21

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