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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.88, 619 and 439.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.88, 619 and 439.52 is: 604.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.88 : 619 = 439.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.88/619 = 439.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.88x = 619 × 439.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.88x = 272,062.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,062.88/449.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.75

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