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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.03, 680.53 and 316.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.03, 680.53 and 316.66 is: 474.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.03 : 680.53 = 316.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.03/680.53 = 316.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.03x = 680.53 × 316.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.03x = 215,494.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,494.14/454.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.63

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