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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453, 625.04 and 266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453, 625.04 and 266.50 is: 367.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453 : 625.04 = 266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453/625.04 = 266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453x = 625.04 × 266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453x = 166,573.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,573.16/453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.71

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