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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.76, 680.01 and 236.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.76, 680.01 and 236.91 is: 355.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.76 : 680.01 = 236.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.76/680.01 = 236.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.76x = 680.01 × 236.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.76x = 161,097.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,097.77/453.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.03

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