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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.95, 627.01 and 328.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.95, 627.01 and 328.88 is: 453.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.95 : 627.01 = 328.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.95/627.01 = 328.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.95x = 627.01 × 328.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.95x = 206,211.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,211.79/454.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.26

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