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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.97, 620.94 and 263.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.97, 620.94 and 263.49 is: 363.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.97 : 620.94 = 263.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.97/620.94 = 263.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.97x = 620.94 × 263.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.97x = 163,611.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,611.48/449.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.61

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