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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.22, 619.10 and 317.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.22, 619.10 and 317.81 is: 438.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.22 : 619.10 = 317.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.22/619.10 = 317.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.22x = 619.10 × 317.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.22x = 196,751.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,751.49/448.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.97

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