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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453, 625.30 and 315.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453, 625.30 and 315.08 is: 434.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453 : 625.30 = 315.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453/625.30 = 315.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453x = 625.30 × 315.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453x = 197,019.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,019.52/453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.92

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