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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.91, 676.10 and 267.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.91, 676.10 and 267.35 is: 401.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.91 : 676.10 = 267.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.91/676.10 = 267.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.91x = 676.10 × 267.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.91x = 180,752.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,752.62/449.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.75

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