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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.62, 619.14 and 301.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.62, 619.14 and 301.56 is: 416.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.62 : 619.14 = 301.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.62/619.14 = 301.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.62x = 619.14 × 301.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.62x = 186,707.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,707.86/448.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.18

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