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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.88, 680.44 and 210.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.88, 680.44 and 210.28 is: 315.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.88 : 680.44 = 210.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.88/680.44 = 210.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.88x = 680.44 × 210.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.88x = 143,082.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,082.92/453.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.24

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