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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.24, 680.84 and 194.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.24, 680.84 and 194.11 is: 290.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.24 : 680.84 = 194.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.24/680.84 = 194.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.24x = 680.84 × 194.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.24x = 132,156.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,156.64/454.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.94

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