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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.93, 675.16 and 189.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.93, 675.16 and 189.91 is: 284.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.93 : 675.16 = 189.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.93/675.16 = 189.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.93x = 675.16 × 189.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.93x = 128,220.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,220.00/449.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.98

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