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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.72, 625.68 and 354.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.72, 625.68 and 354.96 is: 489.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.72 : 625.68 = 354.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.72/625.68 = 354.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.72x = 625.68 × 354.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.72x = 222,091.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,091.37/453.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.49

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