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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.69, 619.20 and 249.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.69, 619.20 and 249.53 is: 344.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.69 : 619.20 = 249.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.69/619.20 = 249.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.69x = 619.20 × 249.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.69x = 154,508.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,508.98/448.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.36

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