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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.25, 677.73 and 365.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.25, 677.73 and 365.79 is: 548.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.25 : 677.73 = 365.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.25/677.73 = 365.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.25x = 677.73 × 365.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.25x = 247,906.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,906.86/452.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.16

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