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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.63, 674.71 and 175.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.63, 674.71 and 175.75 is: 263.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.63 : 674.71 = 175.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.63/674.71 = 175.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.63x = 674.71 × 175.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.63x = 118,582.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,582.94/449.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.73

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