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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.88, 674.08 and 328.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.88, 674.08 and 328.20 is: 491.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.88 : 674.08 = 328.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.88/674.08 = 328.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.88x = 674.08 × 328.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.88x = 221,233.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,233.06/449.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.76

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