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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.70, 674.64 and 276.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.70, 674.64 and 276.54 is: 414.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.70 : 674.64 = 276.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.70/674.64 = 276.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.70x = 674.64 × 276.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.70x = 186,564.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,564.95/449.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.87

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