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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.20, 680.13 and 350.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.20, 680.13 and 350.73 is: 526.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.20 : 680.13 = 350.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.20/680.13 = 350.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.20x = 680.13 × 350.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.20x = 238,541.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,541.99/453.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.36

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