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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.23, 674.03 and 175.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.23, 674.03 and 175.41 is: 263.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.23 : 674.03 = 175.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.23/674.03 = 175.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.23x = 674.03 × 175.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.23x = 118,231.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,231.60/449.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.19

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