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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.95, 680.85 and 180.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.95, 680.85 and 180.02 is: 270.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.95 : 680.85 = 180.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.95/680.85 = 180.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.95x = 680.85 × 180.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.95x = 122,568.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,568.32/453.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.00

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