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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.23, 626.73 and 267.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.23, 626.73 and 267.75 is: 369.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.23 : 626.73 = 267.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.23/626.73 = 267.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.23x = 626.73 × 267.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.23x = 167,806.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,806.96/454.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.43

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