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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.99, 674.54 and 230.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.99, 674.54 and 230.61 is: 345.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.99 : 674.54 = 230.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.99/674.54 = 230.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.99x = 674.54 × 230.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.99x = 155,554.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,554.52/449.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.69

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