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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.14, 619.84 and 252.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.14, 619.84 and 252.66 is: 348.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.14 : 619.84 = 252.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.14/619.84 = 252.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.14x = 619.84 × 252.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.14x = 156,608.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,608.77/449.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.69

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