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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.83, 619.02 and 308.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.83, 619.02 and 308.75 is: 425.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.83 : 619.02 = 308.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.83/619.02 = 308.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.83x = 619.02 × 308.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.83x = 191,119.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,119.33/448.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.82

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