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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.85, 620.76 and 263.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.85, 620.76 and 263.31 is: 363.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.85 : 620.76 = 263.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.85/620.76 = 263.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.85x = 620.76 × 263.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.85x = 163,452.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,452.32/449.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.35

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