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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.02, 679.33 and 193.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.02, 679.33 and 193.14 is: 289.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.02 : 679.33 = 193.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.02/679.33 = 193.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.02x = 679.33 × 193.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.02x = 131,205.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,205.80/453.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.62

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