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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.84, 625.95 and 360.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.84, 625.95 and 360.42 is: 497.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.84 : 625.95 = 360.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.84/625.95 = 360.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.84x = 625.95 × 360.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.84x = 225,604.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,604.90/453.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.10

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