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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.92, 628.16 and 356.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.92, 628.16 and 356.64 is: 492.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.92 : 628.16 = 356.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.92/628.16 = 356.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.92x = 628.16 × 356.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.92x = 224,026.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,026.98/454.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.45

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