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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.03, 628.02 and 289.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.03, 628.02 and 289.19 is: 399.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.03 : 628.02 = 289.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.03/628.02 = 289.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.03x = 628.02 × 289.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.03x = 181,617.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,617.10/455.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.13

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