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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.83, 681.87 and 223.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.83, 681.87 and 223.48 is: 335.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.83 : 681.87 = 223.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.83/681.87 = 223.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.83x = 681.87 × 223.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.83x = 152,384.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,384.31/454.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.04

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