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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.81, 680.87 and 210.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.81, 680.87 and 210.52 is: 315.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.81 : 680.87 = 210.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.81/680.87 = 210.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.81x = 680.87 × 210.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.81x = 143,335.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,335.58/453.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.85

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