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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.06, 624.99 and 266.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.06, 624.99 and 266.46 is: 367.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.06 : 624.99 = 266.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.06/624.99 = 266.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.06x = 624.99 × 266.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.06x = 166,534.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,534.84/453.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.58

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