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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.03, 679.02 and 332.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.03, 679.02 and 332.17 is: 496.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.03 : 679.02 = 332.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.03/679.02 = 332.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.03x = 679.02 × 332.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.03x = 225,550.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,550.07/454.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.77

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