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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.03, 624.89 and 347.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.03, 624.89 and 347.96 is: 479.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.03 : 624.89 = 347.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.03/624.89 = 347.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.03x = 624.89 × 347.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.03x = 217,436.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,436.03/453.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.96

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