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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.54, 626.93 and 296.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.54, 626.93 and 296.92 is: 409.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.54 : 626.93 = 296.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.54/626.93 = 296.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.54x = 626.93 × 296.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.54x = 186,148.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,148.06/454.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.53

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