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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.04, 626.24 and 296.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.04, 626.24 and 296.42 is: 408.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.04 : 626.24 = 296.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.04/626.24 = 296.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.04x = 626.24 × 296.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.04x = 185,625.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,625.45/454.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.84

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