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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.35, 619.95 and 274.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.35, 619.95 and 274.59 is: 378.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.35 : 619.95 = 274.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.35/619.95 = 274.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.35x = 619.95 × 274.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.35x = 170,233.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,233.10/449.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.85

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