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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.36, 627.04 and 267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.36, 627.04 and 267.96 is: 369.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.36 : 627.04 = 267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.36/627.04 = 267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.36x = 627.04 × 267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.36x = 168,020.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,020.80/454.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.80

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