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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.84, 619.04 and 282.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.84, 619.04 and 282.89 is: 390.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.84 : 619.04 = 282.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.84/619.04 = 282.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.84x = 619.04 × 282.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.84x = 175,122.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,122.48/448.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.17

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