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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.74, 621.03 and 339.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.74, 621.03 and 339.58 is: 468.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.74 : 621.03 = 339.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.74/621.03 = 339.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.74x = 621.03 × 339.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.74x = 210,889.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,889.37/449.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.91

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