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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.07, 681.15 and 246.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.07, 681.15 and 246.54 is: 369.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.07 : 681.15 = 246.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.07/681.15 = 246.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.07x = 681.15 × 246.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.07x = 167,930.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,930.72/455.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.02

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