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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.29, 619.79 and 319.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.29, 619.79 and 319.07 is: 439.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.29 : 619.79 = 319.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.29/619.79 = 319.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.29x = 619.79 × 319.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.29x = 197,756.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,756.40/450.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.18

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