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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.91, 675.08 and 206.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.91, 675.08 and 206.41 is: 309.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.91 : 675.08 = 206.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.91/675.08 = 206.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.91x = 675.08 × 206.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.91x = 139,343.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,343.26/449.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.71

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