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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.97, 625.06 and 263.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.97, 625.06 and 263.92 is: 364.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.97 : 625.06 = 263.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.97/625.06 = 263.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.97x = 625.06 × 263.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.97x = 164,965.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,965.84/452.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.19

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