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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.47, 619.36 and 308.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.47, 619.36 and 308.95 is: 426.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.47 : 619.36 = 308.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.47/619.36 = 308.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.47x = 619.36 × 308.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.47x = 191,348.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,348.95/448.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.67

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