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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.94, 628.41 and 367.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.94, 628.41 and 367.94 is: 508.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.94 : 628.41 = 367.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.94/628.41 = 367.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.94x = 628.41 × 367.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.94x = 231,217.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,217.18/454.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.24

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