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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.71, 680.45 and 193.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.71, 680.45 and 193.58 is: 290.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.71 : 680.45 = 193.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.71/680.45 = 193.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.71x = 680.45 × 193.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.71x = 131,718.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,718.84/453.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.32

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