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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.23, 681.59 and 351.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.23, 681.59 and 351.71 is: 527.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.23 : 681.59 = 351.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.23/681.59 = 351.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.23x = 681.59 × 351.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.23x = 239,720.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,720.26/454.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.76

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