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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.75, 674.15 and 244.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.75, 674.15 and 244.28 is: 366.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.75 : 674.15 = 244.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.75/674.15 = 244.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.75x = 674.15 × 244.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.75x = 164,676.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,676.77/449.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.16

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