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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.47, 679.83 and 376.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.47, 679.83 and 376.22 is: 564.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.47 : 679.83 = 376.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.47/679.83 = 376.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.47x = 679.83 × 376.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.47x = 255,765.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,765.64/453.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.02

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