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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.94, 626.72 and 361.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.94, 626.72 and 361.66 is: 498.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.94 : 626.72 = 361.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.94/626.72 = 361.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.94x = 626.72 × 361.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.94x = 226,659.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,659.56/454.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.22

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