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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.04, 619.75 and 262.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.04, 619.75 and 262.62 is: 362.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.04 : 619.75 = 262.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.04/619.75 = 262.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.04x = 619.75 × 262.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.04x = 162,758.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,758.75/449.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.46

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