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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.44, 680.04 and 423.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.44, 680.04 and 423.93 is: 634.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.44 : 680.04 = 423.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.44/680.04 = 423.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.44x = 680.04 × 423.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.44x = 288,289.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,289.36/454.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.38

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