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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.06, 680.92 and 180.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.06, 680.92 and 180.19 is: 270.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.06 : 680.92 = 180.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.06/680.92 = 180.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.06x = 680.92 × 180.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.06x = 122,692.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,692.82/454.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.21

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