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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.80, 681.99 and 194.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.80, 681.99 and 194.77 is: 292.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.80 : 681.99 = 194.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.80/681.99 = 194.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.80x = 681.99 × 194.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.80x = 132,831.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,831.19/454.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.07

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