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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.06, 628.29 and 349.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.06, 628.29 and 349.96 is: 483.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.06 : 628.29 = 349.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.06/628.29 = 349.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.06x = 628.29 × 349.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.06x = 219,878.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,878.33/455.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.18

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