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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.90, 682.81 and 306.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.90, 682.81 and 306.64 is: 460.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.90 : 682.81 = 306.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.90/682.81 = 306.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.90x = 682.81 × 306.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.90x = 209,376.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,376.42/454.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.27

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