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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.23, 683.53 and 363.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.23, 683.53 and 363.65 is: 546.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.23 : 683.53 = 363.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.23/683.53 = 363.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.23x = 683.53 × 363.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.23x = 248,563.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,563.87/455.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.02

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