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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.02, 626.76 and 355.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.02, 626.76 and 355.56 is: 490.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.02 : 626.76 = 355.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.02/626.76 = 355.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.02x = 626.76 × 355.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.02x = 222,850.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,850.79/454.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.84

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