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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.63, 619.10 and 249.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.63, 619.10 and 249.48 is: 344.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.63 : 619.10 = 249.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.63/619.10 = 249.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.63x = 619.10 × 249.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.63x = 154,453.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,453.07/448.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.28

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