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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632.13, 948.05 and 449

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632.13, 948.05 and 449 is: 673.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632.13 : 948.05 = 449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632.13/948.05 = 449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632.13x = 948.05 × 449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632.13x = 425,674.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,674.45/632.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.40

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