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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.91, 673.65 and 406.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.91, 673.65 and 406.17 is: 608.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.91 : 673.65 = 406.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.91/673.65 = 406.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.91x = 673.65 × 406.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.91x = 273,616.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,616.42/449.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.16

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