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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.81, 619.64 and 308.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.81, 619.64 and 308.88 is: 426.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.81 : 619.64 = 308.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.81/619.64 = 308.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.81x = 619.64 × 308.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.81x = 191,394.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,394.02/448.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.45

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