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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.76, 681.46 and 339.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.76, 681.46 and 339.04 is: 508.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.76 : 681.46 = 339.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.76/681.46 = 339.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.76x = 681.46 × 339.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.76x = 231,042.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,042.20/454.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.05

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