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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.78, 682.08 and 130.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.78, 682.08 and 130.07 is: 195.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.78 : 682.08 = 130.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.78/682.08 = 130.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.78x = 682.08 × 130.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.78x = 88,714.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,714.74/454.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.07

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