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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.92, 674.45 and 141.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.92, 674.45 and 141.56 is: 212.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.92 : 674.45 = 141.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.92/674.45 = 141.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.92x = 674.45 × 141.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.92x = 95,475.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,475.14/449.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.20

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