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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.06, 684.09 and 365.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.06, 684.09 and 365.33 is: 547.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.06 : 684.09 = 365.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.06/684.09 = 365.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.06x = 684.09 × 365.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.06x = 249,913.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,913.35/456.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.98

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