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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.52, 628.80 and 300.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.52, 628.80 and 300.64 is: 415.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.52 : 628.80 = 300.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.52/628.80 = 300.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.52x = 628.80 × 300.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.52x = 189,042.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,042.43/455.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.00

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