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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.08, 680.07 and 209.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.08, 680.07 and 209.66 is: 314.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.08 : 680.07 = 209.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.08/680.07 = 209.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.08x = 680.07 × 209.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.08x = 142,583.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,583.48/453.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.70

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