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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.72, 619.07 and 252.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.72, 619.07 and 252.19 is: 347.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.72 : 619.07 = 252.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.72/619.07 = 252.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.72x = 619.07 × 252.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.72x = 156,120.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,120.17/448.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.93

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