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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.97, 674.94 and 125.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.97, 674.94 and 125.33 is: 187.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.97 : 674.94 = 125.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.97/674.94 = 125.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.97x = 674.94 × 125.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.97x = 84,590.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,590.23/449.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.99

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