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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454, 626.80 and 355.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454, 626.80 and 355.52 is: 490.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454 : 626.80 = 355.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454/626.80 = 355.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454x = 626.80 × 355.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454x = 222,839.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,839.94/454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.84

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