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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.81, 674.61 and 206.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.81, 674.61 and 206.27 is: 309.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.81 : 674.61 = 206.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.81/674.61 = 206.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.81x = 674.61 × 206.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.81x = 139,151.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,151.80/449.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.36

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