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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.31, 675.14 and 391.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.31, 675.14 and 391.67 is: 588.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.31 : 675.14 = 391.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.31/675.14 = 391.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.31x = 675.14 × 391.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.31x = 264,429.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,429.28/449.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.53

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