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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.93, 674.42 and 175.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.93, 674.42 and 175.91 is: 263.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.93 : 674.42 = 175.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.93/674.42 = 175.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.93x = 674.42 × 175.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.93x = 118,632.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,632.97/449.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.67

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