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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.04, 619.50 and 391.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.04, 619.50 and 391.72 is: 539.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.04 : 619.50 = 391.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.04/619.50 = 391.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.04x = 619.50 × 391.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.04x = 242,670.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,670.54/450.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.22

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