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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.51, 680.96 and 190.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.51, 680.96 and 190.38 is: 285.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.51 : 680.96 = 190.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.51/680.96 = 190.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.51x = 680.96 × 190.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.51x = 129,641.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,641.69/454.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.23

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