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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.48, 681.12 and 165.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.48, 681.12 and 165.64 is: 248.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.48 : 681.12 = 165.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.48/681.12 = 165.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.48x = 681.12 × 165.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.48x = 112,820.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,820.72/454.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.24

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