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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.97, 679.45 and 110.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.97, 679.45 and 110.97 is: 166.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.97 : 679.45 = 110.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.97/679.45 = 110.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.97x = 679.45 × 110.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.97x = 75,398.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,398.57/452.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.45

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