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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.38, 683.07 and 363.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.38, 683.07 and 363.96 is: 545.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.38 : 683.07 = 363.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.38/683.07 = 363.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.38x = 683.07 × 363.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.38x = 248,610.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,610.16/455.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.94

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