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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.05, 682.09 and 290.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.05, 682.09 and 290.62 is: 435.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.05 : 682.09 = 290.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.05/682.09 = 290.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.05x = 682.09 × 290.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.05x = 198,229.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,229.12/455.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.62

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