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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.44, 626.41 and 416.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.44, 626.41 and 416.78 is: 574.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.44 : 626.41 = 416.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.44/626.41 = 416.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.44x = 626.41 × 416.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.44x = 261,075.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,075.16/454.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.50

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