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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.08, 681.76 and 346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.08, 681.76 and 346.56 is: 520.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.08 : 681.76 = 346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.08/681.76 = 346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.08x = 681.76 × 346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.08x = 236,270.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,270.75/454.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.33

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