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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.28, 675 and 305.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.28, 675 and 305.64 is: 459.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.28 : 675 = 305.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.28/675 = 305.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.28x = 675 × 305.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.28x = 206,307
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,307/449.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.19

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