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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.76, 680.48 and 210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.76, 680.48 and 210.24 is: 315.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.76 : 680.48 = 210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.76/680.48 = 210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.76x = 680.48 × 210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.76x = 143,064.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,064.12/453.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.29

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