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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.02, 680.67 and 324.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.02, 680.67 and 324.02 is: 485.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.02 : 680.67 = 324.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.02/680.67 = 324.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.02x = 680.67 × 324.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.02x = 220,547.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,547.29/454.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.77

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