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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.22, 626.83 and 267.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.22, 626.83 and 267.71 is: 369.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.22 : 626.83 = 267.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.22/626.83 = 267.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.22x = 626.83 × 267.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.22x = 167,809.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,809.56/454.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.45

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