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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.06, 679.77 and 395.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.06, 679.77 and 395.94 is: 594.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.06 : 679.77 = 395.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.06/679.77 = 395.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.06x = 679.77 × 395.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.06x = 269,148.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,148.13/453.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.07

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