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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.05, 628.11 and 361.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.05, 628.11 and 361.96 is: 499.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.05 : 628.11 = 361.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.05/628.11 = 361.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.05x = 628.11 × 361.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.05x = 227,350.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,350.70/455.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.62

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