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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.56, 627.64 and 349.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.56, 627.64 and 349.48 is: 482.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.56 : 627.64 = 349.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.56/627.64 = 349.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.56x = 627.64 × 349.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.56x = 219,342.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,342.74/454.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.54

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