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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.94, 619.08 and 316.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.94, 619.08 and 316.28 is: 436.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.94 : 619.08 = 316.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.94/619.08 = 316.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.94x = 619.08 × 316.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.94x = 195,802.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,802.62/448.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.14

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