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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.03, 682.55 and 130.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.03, 682.55 and 130.39 is: 195.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.03 : 682.55 = 130.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.03/682.55 = 130.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.03x = 682.55 × 130.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.03x = 88,997.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,997.69/455.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.59

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