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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.39, 680.38 and 209.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.39, 680.38 and 209.93 is: 315.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.39 : 680.38 = 209.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.39/680.38 = 209.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.39x = 680.38 × 209.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.39x = 142,832.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,832.17/453.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.03

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