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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.70, 681.99 and 130.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.70, 681.99 and 130.04 is: 195.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.70 : 681.99 = 130.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.70/681.99 = 130.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.70x = 681.99 × 130.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.70x = 88,685.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,685.98/454.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.04

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