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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.76, 673.96 and 334.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.76, 673.96 and 334.04 is: 500.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.76 : 673.96 = 334.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.76/673.96 = 334.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.76x = 673.96 × 334.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.76x = 225,129.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,129.60/449.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.55

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