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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.89, 680.01 and 207.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.89, 680.01 and 207.30 is: 310.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.89 : 680.01 = 207.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.89/680.01 = 207.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.89x = 680.01 × 207.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.89x = 140,966.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,966.16/453.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.57

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