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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.82, 619.14 and 375.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.82, 619.14 and 375.30 is: 516.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.82 : 619.14 = 375.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.82/619.14 = 375.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.82x = 619.14 × 375.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.82x = 232,363.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,363.24/449.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.57

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