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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.02, 625.24 and 266.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.02, 625.24 and 266.49 is: 367.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.02 : 625.24 = 266.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.02/625.24 = 266.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.02x = 625.24 × 266.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.02x = 166,620.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,620.21/453.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.80

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