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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.84, 680.67 and 193.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.84, 680.67 and 193.87 is: 290.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.84 : 680.67 = 193.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.84/680.67 = 193.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.84x = 680.67 × 193.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.84x = 131,961.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,961.49/453.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.77

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