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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.54, 680.16 and 248.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.54, 680.16 and 248.22 is: 372.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.54 : 680.16 = 248.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.54/680.16 = 248.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.54x = 680.16 × 248.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.54x = 168,829.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,829.32/453.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.25

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