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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.73, 681.84 and 211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.73, 681.84 and 211.04 is: 316.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.73 : 681.84 = 211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.73/681.84 = 211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.73x = 681.84 × 211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.73x = 143,892.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,892.10/454.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.44

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