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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.03, 681.29 and 210.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.03, 681.29 and 210.73 is: 316.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.03 : 681.29 = 210.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.03/681.29 = 210.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.03x = 681.29 × 210.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.03x = 143,565.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,565.04/454.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.20

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