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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.74, 681.12 and 356.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.74, 681.12 and 356.58 is: 534.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.74 : 681.12 = 356.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.74/681.12 = 356.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.74x = 681.12 × 356.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.74x = 242,873.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,873.77/454.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.09

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