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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.05, 619.68 and 274.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.05, 619.68 and 274.45 is: 378.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.05 : 619.68 = 274.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.05/619.68 = 274.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.05x = 619.68 × 274.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.05x = 170,071.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,071.18/449.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.74

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