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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.05, 626.56 and 254.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.05, 626.56 and 254.91 is: 351.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.05 : 626.56 = 254.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.05/626.56 = 254.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.05x = 626.56 × 254.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.05x = 159,715.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,715.77/454.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.76

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