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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.77, 625.91 and 348.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.77, 625.91 and 348.68 is: 480.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.77 : 625.91 = 348.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.77/625.91 = 348.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.77x = 625.91 × 348.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.77x = 218,242.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,242.30/453.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.95

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