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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.94, 680.62 and 210.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.94, 680.62 and 210.54 is: 315.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.94 : 680.62 = 210.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.94/680.62 = 210.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.94x = 680.62 × 210.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.94x = 143,297.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,297.73/453.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.68

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