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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.15, 619.81 and 252.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.15, 619.81 and 252.65 is: 348.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.15 : 619.81 = 252.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.15/619.81 = 252.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.15x = 619.81 × 252.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.15x = 156,596.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,596.06/449.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.65

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