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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.73, 675.18 and 322.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.73, 675.18 and 322.29 is: 483.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.73 : 675.18 = 322.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.73/675.18 = 322.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.73x = 675.18 × 322.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.73x = 217,603.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,603.76/449.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.85

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