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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.87, 625.95 and 329.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.87, 625.95 and 329.94 is: 455.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.87 : 625.95 = 329.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.87/625.95 = 329.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.87x = 625.95 × 329.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.87x = 206,525.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,525.94/453.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.03

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