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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.65, 681.17 and 434.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.65, 681.17 and 434.93 is: 653.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.65 : 681.17 = 434.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.65/681.17 = 434.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.65x = 681.17 × 434.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.65x = 296,255.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,255.69/453.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.06

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