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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.95, 681.21 and 351.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.95, 681.21 and 351.41 is: 526.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.95 : 681.21 = 351.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.95/681.21 = 351.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.95x = 681.21 × 351.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.95x = 239,380.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,380.60/454.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.17

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