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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.96, 628.02 and 336.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.96, 628.02 and 336.73 is: 464.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.96 : 628.02 = 336.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.96/628.02 = 336.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.96x = 628.02 × 336.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.96x = 211,473.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,473.17/454.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.82

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