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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454, 681 and 180.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454, 681 and 180.22 is: 270.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454 : 681 = 180.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454/681 = 180.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454x = 681 × 180.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454x = 122,729.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,729.82/454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.33

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