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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.54, 619.02 and 298.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.54, 619.02 and 298.91 is: 412.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.54 : 619.02 = 298.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.54/619.02 = 298.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.54x = 619.02 × 298.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.54x = 185,029.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,029.33/448.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.51

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