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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.72, 683.64 and 353

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.72, 683.64 and 353 is: 529.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.72 : 683.64 = 353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.72/683.64 = 353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.72x = 683.64 × 353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.72x = 241,324.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,324.92/455.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.55

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