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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.08, 681.04 and 165.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.08, 681.04 and 165.52 is: 248.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.08 : 681.04 = 165.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.08/681.04 = 165.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.08x = 681.04 × 165.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.08x = 112,725.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,725.74/454.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.25

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