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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.56, 680.76 and 332.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.56, 680.76 and 332.28 is: 497.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.56 : 680.76 = 332.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.56/680.76 = 332.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.56x = 680.76 × 332.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.56x = 226,202.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,202.93/454.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.63

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