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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.02, 626.73 and 307.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.02, 626.73 and 307.08 is: 423.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.02 : 626.73 = 307.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.02/626.73 = 307.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.02x = 626.73 × 307.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.02x = 192,456.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,456.25/454.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.89

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