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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.95, 620.08 and 356.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.95, 620.08 and 356.00 is: 491.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.95 : 620.08 = 356.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.95/620.08 = 356.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.95x = 620.08 × 356.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.95x = 220,749.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,749.14/448.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.70

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