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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.58, 674.37 and 175.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.58, 674.37 and 175.80 is: 263.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.58 : 674.37 = 175.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.58/674.37 = 175.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.58x = 674.37 × 175.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.58x = 118,554.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,554.25/449.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.70

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