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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.41, 680.81 and 234.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.41, 680.81 and 234.77 is: 351.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.41 : 680.81 = 234.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.41/680.81 = 234.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.41x = 680.81 × 234.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.41x = 159,829.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,829.19/454.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.73

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