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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.36, 626.04 and 306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.36, 626.04 and 306 is: 422.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.36 : 626.04 = 306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.36/626.04 = 306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.36x = 626.04 × 306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.36x = 191,568.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,568.24/453.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.55

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