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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.44, 619.13 and 308.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.44, 619.13 and 308.51 is: 425.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.44 : 619.13 = 308.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.44/619.13 = 308.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.44x = 619.13 × 308.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.44x = 191,003.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,003.16/448.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.93

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