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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.25, 680.90 and 180.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.25, 680.90 and 180.23 is: 270.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.25 : 680.90 = 180.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.25/680.90 = 180.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.25x = 680.90 × 180.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.25x = 122,714.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,714.30/454.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.15

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