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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.12, 619.83 and 302.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.12, 619.83 and 302.06 is: 416.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.12 : 619.83 = 302.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.12/619.83 = 302.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.12x = 619.83 × 302.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.12x = 187,225.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,225.85/449.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.87

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