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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.92, 619.56 and 338.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.92, 619.56 and 338.22 is: 466.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.92 : 619.56 = 338.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.92/619.56 = 338.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.92x = 619.56 × 338.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.92x = 209,547.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,547.58/448.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.78

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