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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.93, 620.48 and 309.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.93, 620.48 and 309.83 is: 427.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.93 : 620.48 = 309.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.93/620.48 = 309.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.93x = 620.48 × 309.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.93x = 192,240.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,240.99/449.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.27

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