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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453, 624.96 and 322.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453, 624.96 and 322.17 is: 444.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453 : 624.96 = 322.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453/624.96 = 322.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453x = 624.96 × 322.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453x = 201,343.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,343.36/453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.47

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