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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454, 681.62 and 348.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454, 681.62 and 348.46 is: 523.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454 : 681.62 = 348.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454/681.62 = 348.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454x = 681.62 × 348.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454x = 237,517.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,517.31/454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.17

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