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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.19, 681.26 and 141.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.19, 681.26 and 141.83 is: 212.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.19 : 681.26 = 141.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.19/681.26 = 141.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.19x = 681.26 × 141.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.19x = 96,625.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,625.16/454.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.74

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