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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.35, 674.01 and 141.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.35, 674.01 and 141.20 is: 211.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.35 : 674.01 = 141.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.35/674.01 = 141.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.35x = 674.01 × 141.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.35x = 95,166.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,166.14/449.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.79

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