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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.06, 682.60 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.06, 682.60 and 130.44 is: 195.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.06 : 682.60 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.06/682.60 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.06x = 682.60 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.06x = 89,038.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,038.34/455.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.66

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