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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.81, 674.52 and 175.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.81, 674.52 and 175.90 is: 263.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.81 : 674.52 = 175.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.81/674.52 = 175.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.81x = 674.52 × 175.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.81x = 118,645.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,645.72/449.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.77

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