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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.44, 622.96 and 347.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.44, 622.96 and 347.64 is: 478.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.44 : 622.96 = 347.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.44/622.96 = 347.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.44x = 622.96 × 347.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.44x = 216,565.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,565.81/452.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.66

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