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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.09, 677.70 and 361.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.09, 677.70 and 361.92 is: 541.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.09 : 677.70 = 361.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.09/677.70 = 361.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.09x = 677.70 × 361.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.09x = 245,273.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,273.18/453.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.33

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