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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.98, 619.29 and 274.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.98, 619.29 and 274.02 is: 377.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.98 : 619.29 = 274.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.98/619.29 = 274.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.98x = 619.29 × 274.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.98x = 169,697.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,697.85/448.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.96

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