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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.80, 681.12 and 352.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.80, 681.12 and 352.74 is: 528.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.80 : 681.12 = 352.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.80/681.12 = 352.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.80x = 681.12 × 352.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.80x = 240,258.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,258.27/454.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.27

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