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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.56, 619.07 and 262.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.56, 619.07 and 262.15 is: 361.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.56 : 619.07 = 262.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.56/619.07 = 262.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.56x = 619.07 × 262.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.56x = 162,289.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,289.20/448.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.80

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