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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.33, 681.77 and 180.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.33, 681.77 and 180.55 is: 270.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.33 : 681.77 = 180.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.33/681.77 = 180.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.33x = 681.77 × 180.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.33x = 123,093.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,093.57/454.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.93

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