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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.35, 626.96 and 306.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.35, 626.96 and 306.93 is: 423.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.35 : 626.96 = 306.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.35/626.96 = 306.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.35x = 626.96 × 306.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.35x = 192,433.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,433.60/454.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.54

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