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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.84, 682.80 and 352.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.84, 682.80 and 352.96 is: 528.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.84 : 682.80 = 352.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.84/682.80 = 352.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.84x = 682.80 × 352.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.84x = 241,001.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,001.09/455.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.70

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