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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.63, 619.78 and 411.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.63, 619.78 and 411.97 is: 567.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.63 : 619.78 = 411.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.63/619.78 = 411.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.63x = 619.78 × 411.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.63x = 255,327.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,327.67/449.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.86

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