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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.83, 682.25 and 130.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.83, 682.25 and 130.18 is: 195.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.83 : 682.25 = 130.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.83/682.25 = 130.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.83x = 682.25 × 130.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.83x = 88,812.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,812.95/454.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.27

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