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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.18, 680.71 and 323.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.18, 680.71 and 323.47 is: 484.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.18 : 680.71 = 323.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.18/680.71 = 323.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.18x = 680.71 × 323.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.18x = 220,189.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,189.26/454.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.81

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