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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.08, 681.44 and 328.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.08, 681.44 and 328.92 is: 493.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.08 : 681.44 = 328.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.08/681.44 = 328.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.08x = 681.44 × 328.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.08x = 224,139.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,139.24/454.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.61

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