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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.02, 624 and 312.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.02, 624 and 312.18 is: 430.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.02 : 624 = 312.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.02/624 = 312.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.02x = 624 × 312.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.02x = 194,800.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,800.32/452.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.96

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