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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.79, 673.53 and 275.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.79, 673.53 and 275.93 is: 413.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.79 : 673.53 = 275.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.79/673.53 = 275.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.79x = 673.53 × 275.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.79x = 185,847.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,847.13/449.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.19

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