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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.92, 681.83 and 210.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.92, 681.83 and 210.92 is: 316.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.92 : 681.83 = 210.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.92/681.83 = 210.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.92x = 681.83 × 210.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.92x = 143,811.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,811.58/454.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.12

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