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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.90, 674.24 and 327.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.90, 674.24 and 327.59 is: 490.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.90 : 674.24 = 327.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.90/674.24 = 327.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.90x = 674.24 × 327.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.90x = 220,869.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,869.27/449.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.94

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