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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.06, 684.54 and 425.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.06, 684.54 and 425.94 is: 639.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.06 : 684.54 = 425.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.06/684.54 = 425.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.06x = 684.54 × 425.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.06x = 291,572.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,572.97/456.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.33

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