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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.28, 627.68 and 329.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.28, 627.68 and 329.13 is: 453.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.28 : 627.68 = 329.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.28/627.68 = 329.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.28x = 627.68 × 329.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.28x = 206,586.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,586.67/455.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.76

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