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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.25, 680.73 and 367.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.25, 680.73 and 367.79 is: 551.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.25 : 680.73 = 367.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.25/680.73 = 367.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.25x = 680.73 × 367.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.25x = 250,365.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,365.69/454.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.16

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