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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.93, 620.91 and 275.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.93, 620.91 and 275.27 is: 379.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.93 : 620.91 = 275.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.93/620.91 = 275.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.93x = 620.91 × 275.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.93x = 170,919.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,919.84/449.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.88

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