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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.04, 679.52 and 361.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.04, 679.52 and 361.80 is: 541.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.04 : 679.52 = 361.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.04/679.52 = 361.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.04x = 679.52 × 361.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.04x = 245,850.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,850.34/454.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.47

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