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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.22, 619.92 and 252.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.22, 619.92 and 252.75 is: 348.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.22 : 619.92 = 252.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.22/619.92 = 252.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.22x = 619.92 × 252.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.22x = 156,684.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,684.78/449.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.79

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