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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.27, 681.04 and 210.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.27, 681.04 and 210.96 is: 316.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.27 : 681.04 = 210.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.27/681.04 = 210.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.27x = 681.04 × 210.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.27x = 143,672.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,672.20/454.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.27

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