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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.88, 627.95 and 307.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.88, 627.95 and 307.76 is: 424.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.88 : 627.95 = 307.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.88/627.95 = 307.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.88x = 627.95 × 307.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.88x = 193,255.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,255.52/454.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.85

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