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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.04, 683.10 and 370.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.04, 683.10 and 370.60 is: 555.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.04 : 683.10 = 370.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.04/683.10 = 370.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.04x = 683.10 × 370.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.04x = 253,156.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,156.86/456.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.12

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