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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.56, 681.66 and 190.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.56, 681.66 and 190.91 is: 286.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.56 : 681.66 = 190.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.56/681.66 = 190.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.56x = 681.66 × 190.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.56x = 130,132.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,132.30/454.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.28

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