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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.70, 682.95 and 404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.70, 682.95 and 404.10 is: 605.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.70 : 682.95 = 404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.70/682.95 = 404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.70x = 682.95 × 404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.70x = 275,980.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,980.10/455.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.62

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