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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.53, 674.01 and 295.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.53, 674.01 and 295.27 is: 442.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.53 : 674.01 = 295.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.53/674.01 = 295.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.53x = 674.01 × 295.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.53x = 199,014.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,014.93/449.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.72

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