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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.05, 681.04 and 377.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.05, 681.04 and 377.16 is: 564.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.05 : 681.04 = 377.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.05/681.04 = 377.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.05x = 681.04 × 377.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.05x = 256,858.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,858.96/455.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.46

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