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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.71, 681.46 and 425.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.71, 681.46 and 425.55 is: 637.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.71 : 681.46 = 425.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.71/681.46 = 425.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.71x = 681.46 × 425.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.71x = 289,993.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,993.18/454.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.75

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