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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.12, 625.05 and 266.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.12, 625.05 and 266.58 is: 367.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.12 : 625.05 = 266.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.12/625.05 = 266.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.12x = 625.05 × 266.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.12x = 166,625.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,625.83/453.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.73

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