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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.68, 679.96 and 322.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.68, 679.96 and 322.97 is: 484.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.68 : 679.96 = 322.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.68/679.96 = 322.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.68x = 679.96 × 322.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.68x = 219,605.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,605.63/453.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.06

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