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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.03, 681.05 and 165.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.03, 681.05 and 165.48 is: 248.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.03 : 681.05 = 165.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.03/681.05 = 165.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.03x = 681.05 × 165.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.03x = 112,700.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,700.15/454.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.22

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