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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.90, 680.88 and 194.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.90, 680.88 and 194.02 is: 291.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.90 : 680.88 = 194.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.90/680.88 = 194.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.90x = 680.88 × 194.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.90x = 132,104.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,104.34/453.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.04

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