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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456.63, 683.72 and 353.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456.63, 683.72 and 353.35 is: 529.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456.63 : 683.72 = 353.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456.63/683.72 = 353.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456.63x = 683.72 × 353.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456.63x = 241,592.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,592.46/456.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.08

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