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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.11, 680.63 and 316.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.11, 680.63 and 316.41 is: 474.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.11 : 680.63 = 316.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.11/680.63 = 316.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.11x = 680.63 × 316.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.11x = 215,356.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,356.56/454.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.24

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