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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.26, 674.02 and 141.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.26, 674.02 and 141.12 is: 211.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.26 : 674.02 = 141.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.26/674.02 = 141.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.26x = 674.02 × 141.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.26x = 95,117.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,117.70/449.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.72

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