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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.92, 680.94 and 193.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.92, 680.94 and 193.94 is: 290.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.92 : 680.94 = 193.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.92/680.94 = 193.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.92x = 680.94 × 193.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.92x = 132,058.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,058.10/453.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.93

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