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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.85, 918.24 and 449.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.85, 918.24 and 449.96 is: 675.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.85 : 918.24 = 449.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.85/918.24 = 449.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.85x = 918.24 × 449.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.85x = 413,164.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,164.99/611.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.27

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