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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.28, 680.08 and 164.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.28, 680.08 and 164.76 is: 247.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.28 : 680.08 = 164.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.28/680.08 = 164.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.28x = 680.08 × 164.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.28x = 112,049.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,049.98/453.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.20

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