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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453, 625.47 and 354.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453, 625.47 and 354.57 is: 489.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453 : 625.47 = 354.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453/625.47 = 354.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453x = 625.47 × 354.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453x = 221,772.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,772.90/453
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.56

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