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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.10, 626.58 and 375.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.10, 626.58 and 375.45 is: 516.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.10 : 626.58 = 375.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.10/626.58 = 375.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.10x = 626.58 × 375.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.10x = 235,249.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,249.46/455.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.92

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