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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.28, 626.10 and 370.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.28, 626.10 and 370.85 is: 511.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.28 : 626.10 = 370.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.28/626.10 = 370.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.28x = 626.10 × 370.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.28x = 232,189.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,189.19/454.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.11

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