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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.07, 681.30 and 307.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.07, 681.30 and 307.99 is: 462.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.07 : 681.30 = 307.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.07/681.30 = 307.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.07x = 681.30 × 307.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.07x = 209,831.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,831.88/454.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.11

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