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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.35, 619.20 and 308.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.35, 619.20 and 308.82 is: 426.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.35 : 619.20 = 308.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.35/619.20 = 308.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.35x = 619.20 × 308.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.35x = 191,221.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,221.34/448.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.50

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