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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.02, 625.60 and 404.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.02, 625.60 and 404.37 is: 557.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.02 : 625.60 = 404.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.02/625.60 = 404.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.02x = 625.60 × 404.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.02x = 252,973.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,973.87/454.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.19

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