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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.02, 680.61 and 165.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.02, 680.61 and 165.25 is: 247.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.02 : 680.61 = 165.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.02/680.61 = 165.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.02x = 680.61 × 165.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.02x = 112,470.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,470.80/454.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.72

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