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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.75, 619.08 and 315.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.75, 619.08 and 315.91 is: 435.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.75 : 619.08 = 315.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.75/619.08 = 315.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.75x = 619.08 × 315.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.75x = 195,573.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,573.56/448.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.82

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