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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.97, 620.94 and 263.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.97, 620.94 and 263.46 is: 363.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.97 : 620.94 = 263.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.97/620.94 = 263.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.97x = 620.94 × 263.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.97x = 163,592.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,592.85/449.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.56

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