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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.80, 620 and 325.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.80, 620 and 325.28 is: 448.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.80 : 620 = 325.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.80/620 = 325.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.80x = 620 × 325.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.80x = 201,673.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,673.60/449.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.36

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