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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.24, 619.75 and 301.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.24, 619.75 and 301.91 is: 416.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.24 : 619.75 = 301.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.24/619.75 = 301.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.24x = 619.75 × 301.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.24x = 187,109.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,109.52/449.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.51

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