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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.31, 626.93 and 267.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.31, 626.93 and 267.80 is: 369.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.31 : 626.93 = 267.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.31/626.93 = 267.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.31x = 626.93 × 267.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.31x = 167,891.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,891.85/454.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.56

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