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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.76, 627.92 and 297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.76, 627.92 and 297.44 is: 410.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.76 : 627.92 = 297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.76/627.92 = 297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.76x = 627.92 × 297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.76x = 186,768.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,768.52/454.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.70

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