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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.29, 626.91 and 267.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.29, 626.91 and 267.91 is: 369.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.29 : 626.91 = 267.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.29/626.91 = 267.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.29x = 626.91 × 267.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.29x = 167,952.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,952.89/454.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.70

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