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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.26, 673.90 and 205.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.26, 673.90 and 205.99 is: 308.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.26 : 673.90 = 205.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.26/673.90 = 205.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.26x = 673.90 × 205.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.26x = 138,814.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,814.46/449.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.99

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