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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.01, 679.32 and 193.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.01, 679.32 and 193.00 is: 289.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.01 : 679.32 = 193.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.01/679.32 = 193.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.01x = 679.32 × 193.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.01x = 131,107.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,107.06/453.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.41

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