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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.75, 626.72 and 306.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.75, 626.72 and 306.14 is: 422.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.75 : 626.72 = 306.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.75/626.72 = 306.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.75x = 626.72 × 306.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.75x = 191,859.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,859.40/453.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.83

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