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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.22, 683.64 and 412.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.22, 683.64 and 412.02 is: 618.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.22 : 683.64 = 412.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.22/683.64 = 412.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.22x = 683.64 × 412.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.22x = 281,673.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,673.35/455.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.76

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