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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.01, 626.84 and 348.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.01, 626.84 and 348.91 is: 481.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.01 : 626.84 = 348.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.01/626.84 = 348.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.01x = 626.84 × 348.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.01x = 218,709.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,709.26/454.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.73

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