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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.71, 674.25 and 175.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.71, 674.25 and 175.57 is: 263.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.71 : 674.25 = 175.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.71/674.25 = 175.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.71x = 674.25 × 175.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.71x = 118,378.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,378.07/449.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.23

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