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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.65, 673.92 and 312.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.65, 673.92 and 312.67 is: 468.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.65 : 673.92 = 312.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.65/673.92 = 312.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.65x = 673.92 × 312.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.65x = 210,714.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,714.57/449.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.62

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