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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.83, 673.75 and 327.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.83, 673.75 and 327.81 is: 490.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.83 : 673.75 = 327.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.83/673.75 = 327.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.83x = 673.75 × 327.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.83x = 220,861.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,861.99/449.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.99

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