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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.91, 675.54 and 267.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.91, 675.54 and 267.66 is: 401.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.91 : 675.54 = 267.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.91/675.54 = 267.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.91x = 675.54 × 267.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.91x = 180,815.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,815.04/449.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.89

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