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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.76, 682.56 and 352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.76, 682.56 and 352.80 is: 528.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.76 : 682.56 = 352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.76/682.56 = 352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.76x = 682.56 × 352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.76x = 240,807.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,807.17/455.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.36

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