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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.05, 682.70 and 194.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.05, 682.70 and 194.92 is: 292.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.05 : 682.70 = 194.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.05/682.70 = 194.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.05x = 682.70 × 194.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.05x = 133,070.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,070.91/455.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.43

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