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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.13, 680.71 and 180.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.13, 680.71 and 180.10 is: 269.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.13 : 680.71 = 180.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.13/680.71 = 180.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.13x = 680.71 × 180.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.13x = 122,595.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,595.87/454.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.96

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