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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.08, 624.85 and 348.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.08, 624.85 and 348.42 is: 480.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.08 : 624.85 = 348.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.08/624.85 = 348.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.08x = 624.85 × 348.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.08x = 217,708.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,708.19/453.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.51

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