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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453.97, 681.14 and 210.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453.97, 681.14 and 210.61 is: 316.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453.97 : 681.14 = 210.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453.97/681.14 = 210.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453.97x = 681.14 × 210.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453.97x = 143,454.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,454.90/453.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.00

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