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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.25, 626.67 and 306.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.25, 626.67 and 306.83 is: 423.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.25 : 626.67 = 306.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.25/626.67 = 306.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.25x = 626.67 × 306.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.25x = 192,282.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,282.72/454.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.29

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