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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.03, 619.80 and 262.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.03, 619.80 and 262.59 is: 362.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.03 : 619.80 = 262.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.03/619.80 = 262.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.03x = 619.80 × 262.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.03x = 162,753.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,753.28/449.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.46

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