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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453, 625.26 and 297.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453, 625.26 and 297.96 is: 411.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453 : 625.26 = 297.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453/625.26 = 297.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453x = 625.26 × 297.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453x = 186,302.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,302.47/453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.26

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