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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.44, 627.12 and 258

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.44, 627.12 and 258 is: 356.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.44 : 627.12 = 258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.44/627.12 = 258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.44x = 627.12 × 258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.44x = 161,796.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,796.96/454.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.04

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