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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909, 1,363.98 and 453

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909, 1,363.98 and 453 is: 679.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909 : 1,363.98 = 453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909/1,363.98 = 453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909x = 1,363.98 × 453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909x = 617,882.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,882.94/909
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.74

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