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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.18, 625.13 and 266.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.18, 625.13 and 266.61 is: 367.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.18 : 625.13 = 266.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.18/625.13 = 266.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.18x = 625.13 × 266.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.18x = 166,661.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,661.45/453.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.76

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