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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.35, 679.08 and 376.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.35, 679.08 and 376.13 is: 563.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.35 : 679.08 = 376.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.35/679.08 = 376.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.35x = 679.08 × 376.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.35x = 255,422.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,422.36/453.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.41

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