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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.26, 680.10 and 351.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.26, 680.10 and 351.73 is: 526.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.26 : 680.10 = 351.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.26/680.10 = 351.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.26x = 680.10 × 351.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.26x = 239,211.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,211.57/454.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.60

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