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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.04, 628 and 299.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.04, 628 and 299.52 is: 413.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.04 : 628 = 299.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.04/628 = 299.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.04x = 628 × 299.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.04x = 188,098.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,098.56/455.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.37

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