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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.29, 681.23 and 210.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.29, 681.23 and 210.62 is: 315.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.29 : 681.23 = 210.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.29/681.23 = 210.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.29x = 681.23 × 210.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.29x = 143,476.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,476.20/454.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.83

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