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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.07, 623.92 and 275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.07, 623.92 and 275.12 is: 379.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.07 : 623.92 = 275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.07/623.92 = 275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.07x = 623.92 × 275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.07x = 171,652.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,652.87/452.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.70

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