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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.07, 680.96 and 180.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.07, 680.96 and 180.08 is: 270.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.07 : 680.96 = 180.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.07/680.96 = 180.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.07x = 680.96 × 180.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.07x = 122,627.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,627.28/454.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.06

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