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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.78, 680.82 and 410.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.78, 680.82 and 410.94 is: 616.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.78 : 680.82 = 410.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.78/680.82 = 410.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.78x = 680.82 × 410.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.78x = 279,776.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,776.17/453.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.55

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