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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.52, 680.28 and 410.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.52, 680.28 and 410.72 is: 614.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.52 : 680.28 = 410.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.52/680.28 = 410.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.52x = 680.28 × 410.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.52x = 279,404.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,404.60/454.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.72

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