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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.68, 682.22 and 194.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.68, 682.22 and 194.74 is: 292.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.68 : 682.22 = 194.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.68/682.22 = 194.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.68x = 682.22 × 194.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.68x = 132,856.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,856.13/454.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.19

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