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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.92, 628.61 and 323.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.92, 628.61 and 323.70 is: 447.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.92 : 628.61 = 323.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.92/628.61 = 323.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.92x = 628.61 × 323.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.92x = 203,478.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,478.90/454.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.29

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