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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.06, 626.34 and 306.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.06, 626.34 and 306.73 is: 423.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.06 : 626.34 = 306.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.06/626.34 = 306.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.06x = 626.34 × 306.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.06x = 192,117.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,117.27/454.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.11

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