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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.02, 681.36 and 194.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.02, 681.36 and 194.07 is: 291.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.02 : 681.36 = 194.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.02/681.36 = 194.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.02x = 681.36 × 194.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.02x = 132,231.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,231.54/454.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.25

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