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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.27, 681.79 and 411.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.27, 681.79 and 411.44 is: 616.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.27 : 681.79 = 411.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.27/681.79 = 411.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.27x = 681.79 × 411.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.27x = 280,515.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,515.68/455.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.15

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