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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.48, 681.08 and 226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.48, 681.08 and 226 is: 338.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.48 : 681.08 = 226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.48/681.08 = 226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.48x = 681.08 × 226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.48x = 153,924.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,924.08/454.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.68

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