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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.88, 680.56 and 210.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.88, 680.56 and 210.18 is: 315.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.88 : 680.56 = 210.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.88/680.56 = 210.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.88x = 680.56 × 210.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.88x = 143,040.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,040.10/453.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.15

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