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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.36, 619.97 and 274.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.36, 619.97 and 274.76 is: 379.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.36 : 619.97 = 274.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.36/619.97 = 274.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.36x = 619.97 × 274.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.36x = 170,342.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,342.96/449.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.08

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