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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.99, 675.08 and 244.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.99, 675.08 and 244.74 is: 367.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.99 : 675.08 = 244.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.99/675.08 = 244.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.99x = 675.08 × 244.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.99x = 165,217.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,217.86/449.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.16

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