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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.47, 679.20 and 350.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.47, 679.20 and 350.00 is: 524.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.47 : 679.20 = 350.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.47/679.20 = 350.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.47x = 679.20 × 350.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.47x = 237,716.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,716.60/453.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.22

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