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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.05, 680.66 and 165.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.05, 680.66 and 165.42 is: 247.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.05 : 680.66 = 165.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.05/680.66 = 165.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.05x = 680.66 × 165.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.05x = 112,592.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,592.02/454.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.97

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