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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.76, 624.66 and 394.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.76, 624.66 and 394.44 is: 544.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.76 : 624.66 = 394.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.76/624.66 = 394.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.76x = 624.66 × 394.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.76x = 246,390.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,390.89/452.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.20

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