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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.67, 680.85 and 332.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.67, 680.85 and 332.25 is: 498.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.67 : 680.85 = 332.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.67/680.85 = 332.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.67x = 680.85 × 332.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.67x = 226,207.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,207.35/453.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.62

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