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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.51, 625.88 and 254.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.51, 625.88 and 254.33 is: 351.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.51 : 625.88 = 254.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.51/625.88 = 254.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.51x = 625.88 × 254.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.51x = 159,180.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,180.06/453.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.00

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