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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.33, 673.99 and 141.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.33, 673.99 and 141.21 is: 211.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.33 : 673.99 = 141.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.33/673.99 = 141.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.33x = 673.99 × 141.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.33x = 95,173.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,173.81/449.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.81

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