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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.97, 625.14 and 313.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.97, 625.14 and 313.47 is: 432.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.97 : 625.14 = 313.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.97/625.14 = 313.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.97x = 625.14 × 313.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.97x = 195,962.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,962.64/452.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.62

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