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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.70, 619.61 and 283.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.70, 619.61 and 283.19 is: 391.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.70 : 619.61 = 283.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.70/619.61 = 283.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.70x = 619.61 × 283.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.70x = 175,462.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,462.84/448.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.05

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