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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454, 626.70 and 299.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454, 626.70 and 299.20 is: 413.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454 : 626.70 = 299.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454/626.70 = 299.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454x = 626.70 × 299.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454x = 187,508.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,508.64/454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.01

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