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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.31, 627.21 and 349.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.31, 627.21 and 349.19 is: 482.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.31 : 627.21 = 349.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.31/627.21 = 349.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.31x = 627.21 × 349.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.31x = 219,015.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,015.46/454.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.08

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