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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.82, 619.12 and 414.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.82, 619.12 and 414.46 is: 571.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.82 : 619.12 = 414.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.82/619.12 = 414.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.82x = 619.12 × 414.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.82x = 256,600.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,600.48/448.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.72

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