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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.43, 674.24 and 404.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.43, 674.24 and 404.07 is: 606.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.43 : 674.24 = 404.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.43/674.24 = 404.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.43x = 674.24 × 404.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.43x = 272,440.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,440.16/449.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.19

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