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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.94, 680.99 and 193.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.94, 680.99 and 193.93 is: 290.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.94 : 680.99 = 193.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.94/680.99 = 193.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.94x = 680.99 × 193.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.94x = 132,064.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,064.39/453.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.93

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