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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.95, 619.61 and 252.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.95, 619.61 and 252.53 is: 348.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.95 : 619.61 = 252.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.95/619.61 = 252.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.95x = 619.61 × 252.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.95x = 156,470.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,470.11/448.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.52

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