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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.61, 673.68 and 295.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.61, 673.68 and 295.41 is: 442.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.61 : 673.68 = 295.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.61/673.68 = 295.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.61x = 673.68 × 295.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.61x = 199,011.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,011.81/449.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.63

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