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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.88, 619.32 and 274.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.88, 619.32 and 274.04 is: 378.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.88 : 619.32 = 274.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.88/619.32 = 274.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.88x = 619.32 × 274.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.88x = 169,718.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,718.45/448.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.09

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