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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.83, 679.97 and 355.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.83, 679.97 and 355.93 is: 533.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.83 : 679.97 = 355.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.83/679.97 = 355.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.83x = 679.97 × 355.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.83x = 242,020.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,020.91/453.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.29

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