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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.03, 681.28 and 210.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.03, 681.28 and 210.42 is: 315.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.03 : 681.28 = 210.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.03/681.28 = 210.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.03x = 681.28 × 210.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.03x = 143,354.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,354.41/454.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.74

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