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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.05, 630 and 367.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.05, 630 and 367.40 is: 507.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.05 : 630 = 367.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.05/630 = 367.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.05x = 630 × 367.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.05x = 231,458.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,458.85/456.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.54

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