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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.69, 680.61 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.69, 680.61 and 176.04 is: 264.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.69 : 680.61 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.69/680.61 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.69x = 680.61 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.69x = 119,814.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,814.58/453.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.09

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