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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.22, 680.12 and 209.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.22, 680.12 and 209.76 is: 314.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.22 : 680.12 = 209.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.22/680.12 = 209.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.22x = 680.12 × 209.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.22x = 142,661.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,661.97/453.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.77

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