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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.13, 619.83 and 252.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.13, 619.83 and 252.69 is: 348.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.13 : 619.83 = 252.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.13/619.83 = 252.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.13x = 619.83 × 252.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.13x = 156,624.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,624.84/449.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.73

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