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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.68, 680.04 and 210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.68, 680.04 and 210 is: 314.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.68 : 680.04 = 210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.68/680.04 = 210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.68x = 680.04 × 210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.68x = 142,808.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,808.40/453.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.78

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