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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.92, 681.11 and 180.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.92, 681.11 and 180.03 is: 270.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.92 : 681.11 = 180.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.92/681.11 = 180.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.92x = 681.11 × 180.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.92x = 122,620.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,620.68/453.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.14

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