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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.03, 682.73 and 195.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.03, 682.73 and 195.09 is: 292.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.03 : 682.73 = 195.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.03/682.73 = 195.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.03x = 682.73 × 195.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.03x = 133,193.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,193.80/455.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.71

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