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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.62, 681.71 and 210.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.62, 681.71 and 210.95 is: 316.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.62 : 681.71 = 210.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.62/681.71 = 210.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.62x = 681.71 × 210.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.62x = 143,802.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,802.26/454.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.31

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