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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.99, 619.87 and 294.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.99, 619.87 and 294.01 is: 405.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.99 : 619.87 = 294.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.99/619.87 = 294.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.99x = 619.87 × 294.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.99x = 182,247.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,247.98/448.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.91

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