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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.84, 681.02 and 384.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.84, 681.02 and 384.88 is: 576.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.84 : 681.02 = 384.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.84/681.02 = 384.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.84x = 681.02 × 384.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.84x = 262,110.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,110.98/454.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.27

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