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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.04, 680.96 and 245.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.04, 680.96 and 245.93 is: 368.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.04 : 680.96 = 245.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.04/680.96 = 245.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.04x = 680.96 × 245.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.04x = 167,465.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,465.63/454.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.83

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