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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.09, 619.98 and 302.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.09, 619.98 and 302.50 is: 417.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.09 : 619.98 = 302.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.09/619.98 = 302.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.09x = 619.98 × 302.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.09x = 187,540.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,540.85/449.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.61

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