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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.02, 680.04 and 291.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.02, 680.04 and 291.54 is: 436.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.02 : 680.04 = 291.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.02/680.04 = 291.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.02x = 680.04 × 291.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.02x = 198,258.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,258.86/454.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.67

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