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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.92, 681.52 and 347.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.92, 681.52 and 347.04 is: 521.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.92 : 681.52 = 347.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.92/681.52 = 347.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.92x = 681.52 × 347.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.92x = 236,514.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,514.70/453.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.05

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