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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.48, 619.04 and 273.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.48, 619.04 and 273.92 is: 378.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.48 : 619.04 = 273.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.48/619.04 = 273.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.48x = 619.04 × 273.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.48x = 169,567.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,567.44/448.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.09

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