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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.49, 619.97 and 338.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.49, 619.97 and 338.97 is: 467.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.49 : 619.97 = 338.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.49/619.97 = 338.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.49x = 619.97 × 338.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.49x = 210,149.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,149.54/449.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.53

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