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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.94, 619.54 and 293.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.94, 619.54 and 293.69 is: 405.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.94 : 619.54 = 293.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.94/619.54 = 293.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.94x = 619.54 × 293.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.94x = 181,951.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,951.89/448.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.29

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