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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.92, 682.46 and 130.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.92, 682.46 and 130.28 is: 195.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.92 : 682.46 = 130.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.92/682.46 = 130.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.92x = 682.46 × 130.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.92x = 88,910.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,910.89/454.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.44

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