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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.97, 674.61 and 404.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.97, 674.61 and 404.18 is: 605.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.97 : 674.61 = 404.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.97/674.61 = 404.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.97x = 674.61 × 404.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.97x = 272,666.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,666.57/449.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.96

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