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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.74, 682.11 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.74, 682.11 and 130.14 is: 195.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.74 : 682.11 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.74/682.11 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.74x = 682.11 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.74x = 88,769.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,769.80/454.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.21

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