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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.91, 682.47 and 352.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.91, 682.47 and 352.95 is: 528.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.91 : 682.47 = 352.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.91/682.47 = 352.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.91x = 682.47 × 352.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.91x = 240,877.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,877.79/455.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.35

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