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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.75, 679.70 and 364.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.75, 679.70 and 364.95 is: 547.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.75 : 679.70 = 364.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.75/679.70 = 364.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.75x = 679.70 × 364.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.75x = 248,057.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,057.43/452.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.90

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