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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.47, 680.19 and 193.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.47, 680.19 and 193.64 is: 290.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.47 : 680.19 = 193.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.47/680.19 = 193.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.47x = 680.19 × 193.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.47x = 131,708.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,708.59/453.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.45

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