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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.07, 682.65 and 310.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.07, 682.65 and 310.89 is: 466.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.07 : 682.65 = 310.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.07/682.65 = 310.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.07x = 682.65 × 310.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.07x = 212,229.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,229.06/455.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.37

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