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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.03, 678.27 and 353.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.03, 678.27 and 353.92 is: 531.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.03 : 678.27 = 353.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.03/678.27 = 353.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.03x = 678.27 × 353.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.03x = 240,054.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,054.22/452.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.06

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