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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.83, 664.65 and 449.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.83, 664.65 and 449.43 is: 619.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.83 : 664.65 = 449.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.83/664.65 = 449.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.83x = 664.65 × 449.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.83x = 298,713.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,713.65/481.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.96

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