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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.55, 674.15 and 141.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.55, 674.15 and 141.39 is: 212.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.55 : 674.15 = 141.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.55/674.15 = 141.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.55x = 674.15 × 141.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.55x = 95,317.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,317.36/449.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.03

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