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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.08, 680.82 and 210.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.08, 680.82 and 210.28 is: 315.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.08 : 680.82 = 210.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.08/680.82 = 210.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.08x = 680.82 × 210.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.08x = 143,162.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,162.83/454.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.28

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