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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452, 624.12 and 354.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452, 624.12 and 354.26 is: 489.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452 : 624.12 = 354.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452/624.12 = 354.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452x = 624.12 × 354.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452x = 221,100.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,100.75/452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.16

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