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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.74, 681.66 and 211.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.74, 681.66 and 211.05 is: 316.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.74 : 681.66 = 211.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.74/681.66 = 211.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.74x = 681.66 × 211.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.74x = 143,864.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,864.34/454.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.37

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