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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.74, 627.51 and 268.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.74, 627.51 and 268.30 is: 370.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.74 : 627.51 = 268.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.74/627.51 = 268.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.74x = 627.51 × 268.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.74x = 168,360.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,360.93/454.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.24

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