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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.29, 673.71 and 141.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.29, 673.71 and 141.16 is: 211.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.29 : 673.71 = 141.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.29/673.71 = 141.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.29x = 673.71 × 141.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.29x = 95,100.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,100.90/449.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.67

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