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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.76, 625.16 and 295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.76, 625.16 and 295.44 is: 407.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.76 : 625.16 = 295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.76/625.16 = 295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.76x = 625.16 × 295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.76x = 184,697.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,697.27/452.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.94

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