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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.82, 624.64 and 313.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.82, 624.64 and 313.01 is: 431.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.82 : 624.64 = 313.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.82/624.64 = 313.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.82x = 624.64 × 313.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.82x = 195,518.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,518.57/452.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.78

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