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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.32, 673.88 and 141.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.32, 673.88 and 141.13 is: 211.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.32 : 673.88 = 141.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.32/673.88 = 141.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.32x = 673.88 × 141.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.32x = 95,104.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,104.68/449.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.66

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