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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.04, 626.88 and 343.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.04, 626.88 and 343.76 is: 474.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.04 : 626.88 = 343.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.04/626.88 = 343.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.04x = 626.88 × 343.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.04x = 215,496.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,496.27/454.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.62

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