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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.29, 673.92 and 124.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.29, 673.92 and 124.64 is: 186.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.29 : 673.92 = 124.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.29/673.92 = 124.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.29x = 673.92 × 124.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.29x = 83,997.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,997.39/449.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.96

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