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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.25, 619.76 and 318.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.25, 619.76 and 318.33 is: 439.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.25 : 619.76 = 318.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.25/619.76 = 318.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.25x = 619.76 × 318.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.25x = 197,286.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,286.61/449.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.15

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