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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.44, 619.98 and 283.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.44, 619.98 and 283.59 is: 391.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.44 : 619.98 = 283.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.44/619.98 = 283.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.44x = 619.98 × 283.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.44x = 175,820.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,820.13/449.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.20

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