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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.81, 627.64 and 247.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.81, 627.64 and 247.81 is: 341.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.81 : 627.64 = 247.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.81/627.64 = 247.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.81x = 627.64 × 247.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.81x = 155,535.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,535.47/454.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.98

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