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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.22, 679.46 and 375.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.22, 679.46 and 375.97 is: 563.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.22 : 679.46 = 375.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.22/679.46 = 375.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.22x = 679.46 × 375.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.22x = 255,454.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,454.70/453.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.64

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