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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.63, 680.14 and 190.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.63, 680.14 and 190.25 is: 285.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.63 : 680.14 = 190.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.63/680.14 = 190.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.63x = 680.14 × 190.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.63x = 129,395.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,395.68/453.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.24

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