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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.77, 627.75 and 324.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.77, 627.75 and 324.18 is: 447.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.77 : 627.75 = 324.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.77/627.75 = 324.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.77x = 627.75 × 324.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.77x = 203,504.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,504.00/454.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.49

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