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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.56, 680.92 and 346.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.56, 680.92 and 346.04 is: 518.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.56 : 680.92 = 346.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.56/680.92 = 346.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.56x = 680.92 × 346.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.56x = 235,625.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,625.56/454.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.36

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