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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.52, 681.80 and 363.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.52, 681.80 and 363.21 is: 546.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.52 : 681.80 = 363.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.52/681.80 = 363.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.52x = 681.80 × 363.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.52x = 247,636.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,636.58/453.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.03

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