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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.24, 674.13 and 175.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.24, 674.13 and 175.32 is: 263.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.24 : 674.13 = 175.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.24/674.13 = 175.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.24x = 674.13 × 175.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.24x = 118,188.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,188.47/449.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.09

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