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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.93, 675.24 and 244.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.93, 675.24 and 244.29 is: 366.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.93 : 675.24 = 244.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.93/675.24 = 244.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.93x = 675.24 × 244.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.93x = 164,954.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,954.10/449.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.62

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