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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.56, 626.18 and 329.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.56, 626.18 and 329.36 is: 453.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.56 : 626.18 = 329.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.56/626.18 = 329.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.56x = 626.18 × 329.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.56x = 206,238.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,238.64/454.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.71

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