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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.44, 674.12 and 124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.44, 674.12 and 124.80 is: 187.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.44 : 674.12 = 124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.44/674.12 = 124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.44x = 674.12 × 124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.44x = 84,130.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,130.18/449.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.19

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