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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.26, 680.02 and 193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.26, 680.02 and 193.28 is: 289.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.26 : 680.02 = 193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.26/680.02 = 193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.26x = 680.02 × 193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.26x = 131,434.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,434.27/453.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.98

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