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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.09, 619.77 and 252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.09, 619.77 and 252.60 is: 348.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.09 : 619.77 = 252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.09/619.77 = 252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.09x = 619.77 × 252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.09x = 156,554.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,554.59/449.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.60

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