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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454, 626.52 and 247

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454, 626.52 and 247 is: 340.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454 : 626.52 = 247 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454/626.52 = 247/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454x = 626.52 × 247
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454x = 154,750.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,750.44/454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.86

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