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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.52, 675.63 and 439.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.52, 675.63 and 439.94 is: 661.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.52 : 675.63 = 439.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.52/675.63 = 439.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.52x = 675.63 × 439.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.52x = 297,233.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,233.28/449.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.22

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