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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.99, 679.68 and 410.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.99, 679.68 and 410.73 is: 614.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.99 : 679.68 = 410.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.99/679.68 = 410.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.99x = 679.68 × 410.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.99x = 279,164.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,164.97/453.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.91

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