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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.52, 626.04 and 383.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.52, 626.04 and 383.94 is: 529.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.52 : 626.04 = 383.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.52/626.04 = 383.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.52x = 626.04 × 383.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.52x = 240,361.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,361.80/453.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.99

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