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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.41, 627.12 and 267.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.41, 627.12 and 267.90 is: 369.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.41 : 627.12 = 267.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.41/627.12 = 267.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.41x = 627.12 × 267.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.41x = 168,005.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,005.45/454.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.72

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