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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.02, 619.65 and 262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.02, 619.65 and 262.44 is: 362.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.02 : 619.65 = 262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.02/619.65 = 262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.02x = 619.65 × 262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.02x = 162,620.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,620.95/449.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.17

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