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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.24, 680.22 and 209.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.24, 680.22 and 209.94 is: 315.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.24 : 680.22 = 209.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.24/680.22 = 209.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.24x = 680.22 × 209.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.24x = 142,805.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,805.39/453.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.08

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