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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.14, 619.76 and 249.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.14, 619.76 and 249.94 is: 344.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.14 : 619.76 = 249.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.14/619.76 = 249.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.14x = 619.76 × 249.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.14x = 154,902.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,902.81/449.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.89

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