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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.89, 619.24 and 306.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.89, 619.24 and 306.98 is: 423.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.89 : 619.24 = 306.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.89/619.24 = 306.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.89x = 619.24 × 306.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.89x = 190,094.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,094.30/448.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.48

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