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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.06, 628.17 and 307.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.06, 628.17 and 307.89 is: 425.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.06 : 628.17 = 307.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.06/628.17 = 307.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.06x = 628.17 × 307.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.06x = 193,407.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,407.26/455.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.02

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