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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.62, 684.95 and 349.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.62, 684.95 and 349.07 is: 523.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.62 : 684.95 = 349.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.62/684.95 = 349.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.62x = 684.95 × 349.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.62x = 239,090.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,090.33/456.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.61

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