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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.28, 680.02 and 193.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.28, 680.02 and 193.29 is: 289.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.28 : 680.02 = 193.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.28/680.02 = 193.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.28x = 680.02 × 193.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.28x = 131,441.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,441.04/453.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.98

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