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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.48, 680.28 and 164.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.48, 680.28 and 164.92 is: 247.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.48 : 680.28 = 164.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.48/680.28 = 164.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.48x = 680.28 × 164.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.48x = 112,191.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,191.78/453.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.40

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