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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.73, 628.68 and 435.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.73, 628.68 and 435.36 is: 601.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.73 : 628.68 = 435.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.73/628.68 = 435.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.73x = 628.68 × 435.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.73x = 273,702.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,702.12/454.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.90

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