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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.98, 626 and 322.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.98, 626 and 322.76 is: 445.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.98 : 626 = 322.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.98/626 = 322.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.98x = 626 × 322.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.98x = 202,047.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,047.76/453.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.06

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