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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.75, 619.28 and 293.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.75, 619.28 and 293.77 is: 405.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.75 : 619.28 = 293.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.75/619.28 = 293.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.75x = 619.28 × 293.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.75x = 181,925.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,925.89/448.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.41

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