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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.89, 680.93 and 165.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.89, 680.93 and 165.33 is: 248.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.89 : 680.93 = 165.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.89/680.93 = 165.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.89x = 680.93 × 165.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.89x = 112,578.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,578.16/453.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.03

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