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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.33, 625.30 and 359.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.33, 625.30 and 359.93 is: 496.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.33 : 625.30 = 359.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.33/625.30 = 359.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.33x = 625.30 × 359.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.33x = 225,064.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,064.89/453.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.47

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