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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.23, 680.81 and 210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.23, 680.81 and 210.24 is: 315.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.23 : 680.81 = 210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.23/680.81 = 210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.23x = 680.81 × 210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.23x = 143,132.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,132.44/454.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.11

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