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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.23, 626.48 and 384.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.23, 626.48 and 384.48 is: 530.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.23 : 626.48 = 384.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.23/626.48 = 384.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.23x = 626.48 × 384.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.23x = 240,863.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,863.98/454.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.27

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