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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.03, 619.25 and 291.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.03, 619.25 and 291.50 is: 402.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.03 : 619.25 = 291.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.03/619.25 = 291.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.03x = 619.25 × 291.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.03x = 180,509.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,509.14/449.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.00

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