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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.77, 682.02 and 194.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.77, 682.02 and 194.76 is: 292.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.77 : 682.02 = 194.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.77/682.02 = 194.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.77x = 682.02 × 194.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.77x = 132,830.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,830.22/454.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.08

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