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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.09, 619.90 and 262.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.09, 619.90 and 262.64 is: 362.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.09 : 619.90 = 262.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.09/619.90 = 262.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.09x = 619.90 × 262.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.09x = 162,812.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,812.91/449.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.54

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