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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.12, 624.56 and 348

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.12, 624.56 and 348 is: 479.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.12 : 624.56 = 348 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.12/624.56 = 348/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.12x = 624.56 × 348
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.12x = 217,346.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,346.88/453.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.67

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