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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.44, 627.39 and 307.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.44, 627.39 and 307.25 is: 424.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.44 : 627.39 = 307.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.44/627.39 = 307.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.44x = 627.39 × 307.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.44x = 192,762.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,762.44/454.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.18

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