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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.92, 675.52 and 343.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.92, 675.52 and 343.04 is: 515.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.92 : 675.52 = 343.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.92/675.52 = 343.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.92x = 675.52 × 343.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.92x = 231,730.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,730.38/449.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.05

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