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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.44, 680.16 and 193.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.44, 680.16 and 193.43 is: 290.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.44 : 680.16 = 193.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.44/680.16 = 193.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.44x = 680.16 × 193.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.44x = 131,559.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,559.95/453.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.14

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