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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.24, 673.46 and 312.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.24, 673.46 and 312.35 is: 468.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.24 : 673.46 = 312.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.24/673.46 = 312.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.24x = 673.46 × 312.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.24x = 210,353.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,353.67/449.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.24

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