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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.03, 1,374.24 and 454.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.03, 1,374.24 and 454.35 is: 680.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.03 : 1,374.24 = 454.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.03/1,374.24 = 454.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.03x = 1,374.24 × 454.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.03x = 624,392.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,392.80/917.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.88

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