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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.08, 681 and 193.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.08, 681 and 193.98 is: 290.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.08 : 681 = 193.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.08/681 = 193.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.08x = 681 × 193.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.08x = 132,100.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,100.38/454.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.92

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