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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.11, 626.36 and 306.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.11, 626.36 and 306.87 is: 423.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.11 : 626.36 = 306.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.11/626.36 = 306.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.11x = 626.36 × 306.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.11x = 192,209.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,209.56/454.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.27

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