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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.37, 674.10 and 141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.37, 674.10 and 141.24 is: 211.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.37 : 674.10 = 141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.37/674.10 = 141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.37x = 674.10 × 141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.37x = 95,209.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,209.88/449.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.87

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