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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.03, 619.70 and 274.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.03, 619.70 and 274.41 is: 378.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.03 : 619.70 = 274.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.03/619.70 = 274.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.03x = 619.70 × 274.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.03x = 170,050.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,050.50/449.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.71

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