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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.31, 673.72 and 141.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.31, 673.72 and 141.08 is: 211.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.31 : 673.72 = 141.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.31/673.72 = 141.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.31x = 673.72 × 141.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.31x = 95,045.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,045.09/449.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.54

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