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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.91, 674.87 and 141.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.91, 674.87 and 141.76 is: 212.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.91 : 674.87 = 141.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.91/674.87 = 141.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.91x = 674.87 × 141.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.91x = 95,669.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,669.57/449.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.64

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