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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.90, 681.58 and 300.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.90, 681.58 and 300.28 is: 449.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.90 : 681.58 = 300.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.90/681.58 = 300.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.90x = 681.58 × 300.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.90x = 204,664.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,664.84/454.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.91

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