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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.07, 627.20 and 375.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.07, 627.20 and 375.71 is: 518.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.07 : 627.20 = 375.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.07/627.20 = 375.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.07x = 627.20 × 375.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.07x = 235,643.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,643.12/454.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.95

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