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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.94, 683.04 and 235.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.94, 683.04 and 235.75 is: 353.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.94 : 683.04 = 235.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.94/683.04 = 235.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.94x = 683.04 × 235.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.94x = 161,026.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,026.68/454.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.95

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