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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.28, 674.04 and 406.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.28, 674.04 and 406.44 is: 609.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.28 : 674.04 = 406.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.28/674.04 = 406.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.28x = 674.04 × 406.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.28x = 273,956.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,956.82/449.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.77

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