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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.92, 619.26 and 273.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.92, 619.26 and 273.96 is: 377.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.92 : 619.26 = 273.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.92/619.26 = 273.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.92x = 619.26 × 273.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.92x = 169,652.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,652.47/448.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.91

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