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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.73, 620.51 and 338.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.73, 620.51 and 338.94 is: 467.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.73 : 620.51 = 338.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.73/620.51 = 338.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.73x = 620.51 × 338.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.73x = 210,313.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,313.96/449.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467.64

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