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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.75, 673.72 and 346.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.75, 673.72 and 346.68 is: 519.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.75 : 673.72 = 346.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.75/673.72 = 346.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.75x = 673.72 × 346.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.75x = 233,564.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,564.38/449.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.32

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