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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.55, 619.01 and 252.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.55, 619.01 and 252.06 is: 347.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.55 : 619.01 = 252.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.55/619.01 = 252.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.55x = 619.01 × 252.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.55x = 156,027.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,027.66/448.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.85

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