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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.94, 674.91 and 328.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.94, 674.91 and 328.44 is: 492.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.94 : 674.91 = 328.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.94/674.91 = 328.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.94x = 674.91 × 328.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.94x = 221,667.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,667.44/449.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.66

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