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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.79, 626.00 and 354.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.79, 626.00 and 354.51 is: 490.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.79 : 626.00 = 354.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.79/626.00 = 354.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.79x = 626.00 × 354.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.79x = 221,921.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,921.49/452.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.12

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