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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.62, 627.61 and 307.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.62, 627.61 and 307.45 is: 424.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.62 : 627.61 = 307.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.62/627.61 = 307.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.62x = 627.61 × 307.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.62x = 192,955.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,955.59/454.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.44

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