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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.88, 674.46 and 206.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.88, 674.46 and 206.28 is: 309.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.88 : 674.46 = 206.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.88/674.46 = 206.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.88x = 674.46 × 206.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.88x = 139,127.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,127.61/449.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.25

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