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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.08, 626.04 and 298.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.08, 626.04 and 298.56 is: 411.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.08 : 626.04 = 298.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.08/626.04 = 298.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.08x = 626.04 × 298.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.08x = 186,910.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,910.50/454.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.62

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