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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.98, 625.95 and 354.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.98, 625.95 and 354.57 is: 488.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.98 : 625.95 = 354.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.98/625.95 = 354.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.98x = 625.95 × 354.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.98x = 221,943.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,943.09/453.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.89

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