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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.93, 675.52 and 230.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.93, 675.52 and 230.71 is: 346.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.93 : 675.52 = 230.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.93/675.52 = 230.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.93x = 675.52 × 230.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.93x = 155,847.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,847.62/449.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.38

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