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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.09, 619.79 and 262.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.09, 619.79 and 262.67 is: 362.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.09 : 619.79 = 262.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.09/619.79 = 262.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.09x = 619.79 × 262.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.09x = 162,800.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,800.24/449.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.51

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