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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.73, 673.98 and 404.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.73, 673.98 and 404.77 is: 606.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.73 : 673.98 = 404.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.73/673.98 = 404.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.73x = 673.98 × 404.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.73x = 272,806.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,806.88/449.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.60

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