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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.60, 681.77 and 130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.60, 681.77 and 130 is: 194.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.60 : 681.77 = 130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.60/681.77 = 130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.60x = 681.77 × 130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.60x = 88,630.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,630.10/454.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.96

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