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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.07, 679.10 and 344.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.07, 679.10 and 344.63 is: 516.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.07 : 679.10 = 344.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.07/679.10 = 344.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.07x = 679.10 × 344.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.07x = 234,035.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,035.66/453.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.56

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