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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.08, 681.06 and 165.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.08, 681.06 and 165.36 is: 248.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.08 : 681.06 = 165.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.08/681.06 = 165.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.08x = 681.06 × 165.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.08x = 112,620.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,620.08/454.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.02

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