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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.98, 619.75 and 283.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.98, 619.75 and 283.30 is: 391.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.98 : 619.75 = 283.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.98/619.75 = 283.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.98x = 619.75 × 283.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.98x = 175,573.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,573.98/448.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.05

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