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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.94, 674.94 and 141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.94, 674.94 and 141.84 is: 212.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.94 : 674.94 = 141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.94/674.94 = 141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.94x = 674.94 × 141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.94x = 95,730.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,730.11/449.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.76

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