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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.03, 619.66 and 252.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.03, 619.66 and 252.54 is: 348.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.03 : 619.66 = 252.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.03/619.66 = 252.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.03x = 619.66 × 252.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.03x = 156,488.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,488.94/449.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.50

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