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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.43, 673.85 and 244.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.43, 673.85 and 244.10 is: 365.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.43 : 673.85 = 244.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.43/673.85 = 244.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.43x = 673.85 × 244.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.43x = 164,482.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,482.20/449.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.98

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