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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.03, 619.82 and 318.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.03, 619.82 and 318.42 is: 439.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.03 : 619.82 = 318.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.03/619.82 = 318.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.03x = 619.82 × 318.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.03x = 197,363.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,363.08/449.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.53

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