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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.36, 680.64 and 300.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.36, 680.64 and 300.64 is: 450.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.36 : 680.64 = 300.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.36/680.64 = 300.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.36x = 680.64 × 300.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.36x = 204,627.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,627.61/454.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.36

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