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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.55, 674.53 and 276.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.55, 674.53 and 276.41 is: 414.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.55 : 674.53 = 276.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.55/674.53 = 276.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.55x = 674.53 × 276.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.55x = 186,447.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,447.83/449.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.74

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