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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.76, 673.44 and 312.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.76, 673.44 and 312.96 is: 468.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.76 : 673.44 = 312.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.76/673.44 = 312.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.76x = 673.44 × 312.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.76x = 210,759.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,759.78/449.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.60

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