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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.73, 674.34 and 206.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.73, 674.34 and 206.12 is: 309.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.73 : 674.34 = 206.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.73/674.34 = 206.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.73x = 674.34 × 206.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.73x = 138,994.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,994.96/449.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.06

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