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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.32, 680.10 and 164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.32, 680.10 and 164.80 is: 247.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.32 : 680.10 = 164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.32/680.10 = 164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.32x = 680.10 × 164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.32x = 112,080.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,080.48/453.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.24

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