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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.31, 673.38 and 244.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.31, 673.38 and 244.05 is: 365.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.31 : 673.38 = 244.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.31/673.38 = 244.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.31x = 673.38 × 244.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.31x = 164,338.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,338.39/449.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.76

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