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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.47, 680.21 and 111.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.47, 680.21 and 111.47 is: 167.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.47 : 680.21 = 111.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.47/680.21 = 111.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.47x = 680.21 × 111.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.47x = 75,822.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,822.45/453.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.21

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