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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.46, 673.80 and 312.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.46, 673.80 and 312.76 is: 468.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.46 : 673.80 = 312.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.46/673.80 = 312.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.46x = 673.80 × 312.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.46x = 210,737.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,737.69/449.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.87

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