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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.70, 673.74 and 205.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.70, 673.74 and 205.80 is: 308.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.70 : 673.74 = 205.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.70/673.74 = 205.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.70x = 673.74 × 205.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.70x = 138,655.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,655.69/449.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.33

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