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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.06, 625.86 and 403.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.06, 625.86 and 403.92 is: 557.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.06 : 625.86 = 403.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.06/625.86 = 403.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.06x = 625.86 × 403.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.06x = 252,797.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,797.37/453.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.98

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