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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.59, 673.85 and 244.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.59, 673.85 and 244.15 is: 365.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.59 : 673.85 = 244.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.59/673.85 = 244.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.59x = 673.85 × 244.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.59x = 164,519.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,519.26/449.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.93

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