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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.96, 681.14 and 351.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.96, 681.14 and 351.09 is: 526.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.96 : 681.14 = 351.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.96/681.14 = 351.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.96x = 681.14 × 351.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.96x = 239,139.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,139.69/453.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.79

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