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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.74, 627.15 and 384.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.74, 627.15 and 384.99 is: 530.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.74 : 627.15 = 384.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.74/627.15 = 384.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.74x = 627.15 × 384.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.74x = 241,446.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,446.48/454.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.96

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