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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.73, 682.77 and 363.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.73, 682.77 and 363.15 is: 545.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.73 : 682.77 = 363.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.73/682.77 = 363.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.73x = 682.77 × 363.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.73x = 247,949.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,949.29/454.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.27

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