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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.43, 676.53 and 403.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.43, 676.53 and 403.95 is: 604.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.43 : 676.53 = 403.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.43/676.53 = 403.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.43x = 676.53 × 403.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.43x = 273,284.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,284.29/452.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.04

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