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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.90, 675.05 and 230.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.90, 675.05 and 230.41 is: 345.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.90 : 675.05 = 230.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.90/675.05 = 230.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.90x = 675.05 × 230.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.90x = 155,538.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,538.27/449.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.72

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