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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.77, 626.78 and 394.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.77, 626.78 and 394.64 is: 545.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.77 : 626.78 = 394.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.77/626.78 = 394.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.77x = 626.78 × 394.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.77x = 247,350.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,350.49/453.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.10

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