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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.88, 619.25 and 291.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.88, 619.25 and 291.47 is: 402.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.88 : 619.25 = 291.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.88/619.25 = 291.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.88x = 619.25 × 291.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.88x = 180,488.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,488.24/448.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.09

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