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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.08, 619.75 and 283.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.08, 619.75 and 283.27 is: 390.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.08 : 619.75 = 283.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.08/619.75 = 283.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.08x = 619.75 × 283.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.08x = 175,556.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,556.58/449.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.92

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