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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.02, 682.56 and 363.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.02, 682.56 and 363.70 is: 546.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.02 : 682.56 = 363.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.02/682.56 = 363.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.02x = 682.56 × 363.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.02x = 248,247.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,247.07/454.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.78

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