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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.92, 680.47 and 194.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.92, 680.47 and 194.11 is: 290.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.92 : 680.47 = 194.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.92/680.47 = 194.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.92x = 680.47 × 194.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.92x = 132,083.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,083.85/453.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.99

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