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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.12, 619.84 and 274.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.12, 619.84 and 274.64 is: 379.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.12 : 619.84 = 274.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.12/619.84 = 274.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.12x = 619.84 × 274.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.12x = 170,232.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,232.86/449.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.04

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