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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.75, 673.92 and 328.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.75, 673.92 and 328.25 is: 491.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.75 : 673.92 = 328.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.75/673.92 = 328.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.75x = 673.92 × 328.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.75x = 221,215.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,215.92/449.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.86

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