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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.06, 619.72 and 252.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.06, 619.72 and 252.62 is: 348.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.06 : 619.72 = 252.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.06/619.72 = 252.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.06x = 619.72 × 252.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.06x = 156,553.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,553.67/449.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.63

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