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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.61, 855.50 and 454.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.61, 855.50 and 454.05 is: 626.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.61 : 855.50 = 454.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.61/855.50 = 454.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.61x = 855.50 × 454.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.61x = 388,437.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,437.50/619.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.91

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