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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.43, 681.87 and 211.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.43, 681.87 and 211.13 is: 316.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.43 : 681.87 = 211.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.43/681.87 = 211.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.43x = 681.87 × 211.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.43x = 143,963.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,963.15/454.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.80

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