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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.02, 619.67 and 252.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.02, 619.67 and 252.59 is: 348.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.02 : 619.67 = 252.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.02/619.67 = 252.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.02x = 619.67 × 252.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.02x = 156,521.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,521.18/449.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.59

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