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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.74, 619.04 and 316.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.74, 619.04 and 316.31 is: 436.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.74 : 619.04 = 316.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.74/619.04 = 316.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.74x = 619.04 × 316.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.74x = 195,806.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,806.24/448.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.35

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