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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.03, 624.42 and 346.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.03, 624.42 and 346.65 is: 477.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.03 : 624.42 = 346.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.03/624.42 = 346.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.03x = 624.42 × 346.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.03x = 216,455.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,455.19/453.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.79

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