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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.27, 619.88 and 344.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.27, 619.88 and 344.46 is: 475.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.27 : 619.88 = 344.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.27/619.88 = 344.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.27x = 619.88 × 344.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.27x = 213,523.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,523.86/449.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.27

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