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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.77, 625.97 and 343.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.77, 625.97 and 343.05 is: 473.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.77 : 625.97 = 343.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.77/625.97 = 343.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.77x = 625.97 × 343.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.77x = 214,737.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,737.29/453.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.23

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