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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.55, 682.07 and 223.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.55, 682.07 and 223.43 is: 335.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.55 : 682.07 = 223.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.55/682.07 = 223.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.55x = 682.07 × 223.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.55x = 152,390.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,390.37/454.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.26

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