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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.24, 626.90 and 267.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.24, 626.90 and 267.79 is: 369.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.24 : 626.90 = 267.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.24/626.90 = 267.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.24x = 626.90 × 267.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.24x = 167,876.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,876.32/454.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.58

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