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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.65, 619.95 and 384.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.65, 619.95 and 384.04 is: 529.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.65 : 619.95 = 384.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.65/619.95 = 384.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.65x = 619.95 × 384.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.65x = 238,085.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,085.60/449.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.49

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