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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.28, 683.24 and 352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.28, 683.24 and 352.80 is: 529.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.28 : 683.24 = 352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.28/683.24 = 352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.28x = 683.24 × 352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.28x = 241,047.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,047.07/455.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.45

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