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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.51, 681.75 and 223.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.51, 681.75 and 223.39 is: 335.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.51 : 681.75 = 223.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.51/681.75 = 223.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.51x = 681.75 × 223.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.51x = 152,296.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,296.13/454.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.08

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