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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.76, 675.60 and 334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.76, 675.60 and 334.56 is: 502.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.76 : 675.60 = 334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.76/675.60 = 334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.76x = 675.60 × 334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.76x = 226,028.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,028.74/449.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.55

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