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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.06, 619.95 and 283.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.06, 619.95 and 283.31 is: 391.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.06 : 619.95 = 283.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.06/619.95 = 283.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.06x = 619.95 × 283.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.06x = 175,641.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,641.81/449.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.13

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