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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.88, 628.03 and 349.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.88, 628.03 and 349.77 is: 482.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.88 : 628.03 = 349.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.88/628.03 = 349.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.88x = 628.03 × 349.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.88x = 219,665.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,665.18/454.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.91

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