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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.81, 674.82 and 137.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.81, 674.82 and 137.43 is: 206.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.81 : 674.82 = 137.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.81/674.82 = 137.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.81x = 674.82 × 137.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.81x = 92,740.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,740.51/449.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.18

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