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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.08, 625 and 305.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.08, 625 and 305.92 is: 422.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.08 : 625 = 305.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.08/625 = 305.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.08x = 625 × 305.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.08x = 191,200
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,200/453.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.00

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