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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.01, 681.10 and 165.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.01, 681.10 and 165.47 is: 248.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.01 : 681.10 = 165.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.01/681.10 = 165.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.01x = 681.10 × 165.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.01x = 112,697.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,697.80/454.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.23

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