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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.04, 682.38 and 422.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.04, 682.38 and 422.10 is: 632.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.04 : 682.38 = 422.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.04/682.38 = 422.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.04x = 682.38 × 422.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.04x = 288,032.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,032.60/455.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.98

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